The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-08-17
Plus X FA|NTS WHILE
SAYING MASS
For a Time He Seemed To Be Chok-
ing, but Revived on the Appli-
cation Of Eestoratives.
What Doctors Say Of
His Condition.

| Rome, August I.-JuSt week mas
elapsed since the election of Plus x, and
he has already been overcome by the
unaccustomed strain of his pontificial du-
ties. He tainted this morning while at
mass. His collapse is considered to De
! due to heartweakness, aggravated by IA
tigue. 1t constitutes the first victory or
| his encourage which has insisted that he
| should take the change from his pre-
vious life less strenuously. Even though
| he disappoint some people, they urge MIN
| not to concede audiences to all Corners
| and to render himself less accessible. DR..
Lapponi supported this view and recon-
mended the pope to take complete rest.
The doctor has ordered all audiences post
poned.
The pope had already given the COM
munion to 200 people. when he began 10
feel I'll Those about him soon perceived
that he was not himself, by his nervous
ness and impatience which showed itself
when his attendant handed him his spec
tacles He pushed them aside and drew
another pair from his pocket. When an
other attendant tried to tie the ribbons
Of his robes behind he told him to stop
and did it himself, most unusual occur
renee with him. The CONSERVATION of the
great and they rendered matters worse
by crowding around him. Mgr. Biselti.
however. kept his presence of mind and
ordered the Swiss guard to clear space
about the pontiif. Smelling salts were
brought hastily and had the desired ef~
feet.
Seemed To Be Choking.
When able to speak again tho pope
asked for few drops Of water. which
were given him and water was sprinkled
on his face. His gown was opened at the
neck as he seemed to be choking. He
fused resolutely, however, to be carried
to his apartment, saying that he was suf-
tlciently strong to walk He then pro-
ceeded slowly, surrounded by his anxious
encourage, his head bent almost on his
shoulder and so pale that the flesh was
scarcely distinguishable from his robes.
The neck OF his gown still remained open.
DR.. Davenzia. speaking about the pope.
said
'Is they wish our Plus not to succumb.
the vatican authorities must change their
system. They must not oblige him 10
follow the habits of Pope Leo. The pres
eent pontih needs especially. plenty OF
fresh air. He must not be shut up in q
box In a vitated atmosphere"
The pope retired earlier than usual say
ing that he felt quite recovered. His init
mates, however. say that he Is much
changed since his election and Seems to
have grown years older. His sisters at
Venice were much alarmed over the news
of his indisposition and have decided to
come to Rome to attend TO him.
Leo's Millions Are Discovered
Rome. August 13.-The pope Is quite we'll
today. He took q long drive and walk in
the vatican gardens and then received the
Austrian ambassador who presented his
credentials.
"s"-'s"or Cagiano. the major .dqmot q q,Cs
Mocenni, opened the apartment Oh foPe
Leo this afternoon, breaking the seals put
on at the time of the pontiff death lhey
found q considerable amount OF money
1t is stated, several millions Of francs De
sides other valuables
Cardinal Crestoni, project Of the congre-
CATION of sacred rights. was not present
having left Rome on account of illness.
The pope was again photographed to-
dav in the gardens. He afterwards re-
ceived Cardinal SatolI who inquired re-
gardng the appointment of new secre-
tary of state in succession to Cardlnal
Rampolla and again suggested Nnceh2o
NannuttelH as the best fitted for the p"
sition. Cardinal Satolli then proposed tile
annointment of Father Edward Fowler.
secretary to the Rev. J. j. HARRY, as
domestic prelate to the pontlH' "hlc'
post carries with 1t the title OF In1isls il1t.
The pope granted the request ana prleI
making the appointment was ISSUED li''-
Cardinal Gibbons will come to Rome
Friday to assist at the consecratlon on
Saturday of the Rev. J. j. HARRY as arcn-
bishop of Manila, which is to De perform perform,
cd nv Cardinal Satolli, i'll the FRANCISCAN
church OF St Anthony. on sunday me
pope will receive the new archbishop , ana
Father Fowler in private audience. me
former Will receive the palllum from Cat.
Rome the same night .,..s .,o
The pope this afternoon received me
ministers Of Peru. Uruguay and Argehi
tina. who presented their credentiais a mo
greetings from the governments on '''7
occasion of his election s.o-
Cardinals Rampolla and Mocenni, arter
a summary visit TO Pope Leo's apartment
decided to begin tomorrow taxing an az
yentory OF all it contains