New-York tribune., 1903-07-09


Nov and then distinguished prelates come and
Inquire regarding the Pope's condition, and in
turn gave the little groups their varying i'm
presslons Of hope and fear. The prevailing
timent Of those admitted nearest TO the sufferer
ks that his life is gradually ebbing away. but
whether death VIII be matter OF hours days.
neither the doctors nor his nearest friends can
tel.
Rome. July notwithstanding sensational
dispatch published in London, the day passed
Pope grew steadily weaker, and IN the evening
was greatly prostrated
While the Pope lies on his death bed death
seems also 10 have marked one Of his most init
mate friends, Monsignor Volponi. whom he the
other day appointed Secretary OF the Cousis-
torial Congregation. Monsignor Volponi was
stricken with syncope to-day. He fell to the
floor and was carried 10 his apartment. DR..
Lapponi was hurriedly summoned from the
Pope's bedside.
The official bulletin issued at s:15 this even
ing was as follows:
The remainder Of the day has passed without
any recurrence of fainting attacks. The pulse
IS less frequent, but a little more regular. The
breathing is calm and the general condition i'm
proved. LAPPONl
MAZZONI
The Pontirrs heart is not acting properly.
q result OF his great prostration AMI very great
weakness. There was no improvement in the
working OF the kidneys. which was contrary to
,expectaticn, after yesterdays operation.
ported to be grave. His doctors were alarmed
at Ms continued weakness. His Holiness was
restless and drowsy. frequently falling asleep.
NOT SATISFIED WITH PHYSICIANS.
DR. Mazzoni suddenly called out Of the
eick chamber by Cardinal Rampolla about 6
O'Clock and hurried whispered conversation
followed. The motive for the sudden call by
Cardinal Rampolla originated in what Vatican
circles have already named "the rebellion of
she cardinals" against DR.. Lapponi.
II appears that some of the cardinals COM
piained Of the doctors treatment of the pa
dent, thinking that DR.. Lapponi had not since
the beginning detected that the Pope was suf-
sering from an affection OF the pleura. and thus.
they said, allowing the disease 10 assume a
gravity which otherwise might perhaps have
been avoided.
DR.. Lapponi. who is supported by DR.. MAJ
zoni Indignantly repudiated the idea Both
the doctors declared that barely five days have
elapsed since the Pope became i'll, and they
said that three days ago they detected water in
the plerra. adding that it was not possible. in
the nature OF the disease. TO detect it earlier
when the liquid was just gathering and that it
was not prudent, considering the age and weak
ness of the PontIff to risk test puncture be-
fore having almost certainly detected the pres
ence of serum. The cardinals. however. not
only maintained their view. but succeeded in
reaching the ear Of Cardinal Rampolla.
The Pope's relatives also proposed that con-
suitation he held with the best known physi-
clans naming Dr. Antonio CardarelI and DR..
Guido Bacelli. Apart from the question Of
hurting DR.. Lapponi's feelings further difficulty
thcreupon arose owing to the existing relations
between church and state. DR.. CardareE was
a member of the Chamber OF Deputies for six
teen years. and is now a Senator: that is to say,
he fills place which has made necessary not
only taking the oath of allegiance to the King
and 10 support the constitution. but he has
also to obey the Italian laws. including
iFa ParaI guarantees. which regulate the posi-
lion of the Papacy in regard to the Italian State
thus ma ing him obnoxious to the Papal party.
DR. cARDARELLI CHOSEN.
The Vatican rejected the selection OF DR.. Ba-
oelli whom Or. Mazzoni preferred. because. in
addition to havinr been member OF the Cham
her Of Deputies for thirty years he is Minister
Of Commerce Industry and Agriculture
Dr. BacelIi occupies such high place in med
seal science that. Notwithstanding his political
bed OF pronine ~cciesiastics. and was even
consulted in the last illness of Pope Plus TX
IN spite { these objections. the wishes of the
Pecci family were respected. and i. was an
nounced that Drs. Lapponi and Mazzoni would
consult wi h DR.. Cardarelli to-morroy. morning
The physicians at 9:45 this morning posted the
following bulletin:
The night passed TRANQUILITY enough although
the Pontin had no restorative sleep. The pulse
was frequent. but regular. Breathing was not
so free as last night. The condition of the Pope
does not permit of a long examination. but it
seems that the pneumonia tends to solve
itself and the pleuric liquid is not regathering.
However, the general condition OF the patient
IS not reassuring, because of the state Of de-
preston, which at intervals increases.
LAPPONL
MAZZONI
The Pope's condition to-day not so IA
TorabIe as II was last night. due to the fact
that the improvement after the operation of