New-York tribune., 1903-07-08

cupied scarcely four min,tes.
The Pope manifested no pain and not
quiver from dread of the operation was no
ticed. The cocaine so deadened the parts that
the Pontiff felt no more than slight pin prick.
AS soon as the liquid was drawn off by the
suction needle the patient felt great relief. ow-
ing to the removal of the pressure OF the liquid
the lung and the doctors could hear air
passing through that zone which this morning
was declared TO be imperviOus owing to con-
geston. From a pathological standpoint the
free passage Of air was considered satisfactory.
but far more so was the mental and physical
relief which it brought to the Pope. The Pontif
stroked DR.. Mazzonis face. in the benevolent
way which is characteristic Of him. Then, with
one hand. he rearranged his position, closed his
eyes. and in a few minutes passed into calm
healthful sleep.
The doctors pronounced the operation TO have
been in every way successful, and leaving no
perceptible adverse results. DR.. Mazzoni said
the danger remained imminent. but the illness
from which the Pope was suffering was full of
surprises. His Holiness he said might even
live three days longer. He added however.
that he had given UP all hope of saving the
Pontiff's life.
COMMUNION AGAIN ADMINISTERED
The Pope this morning expressed the desire
the fact that he received the last communion
Sunday and extreme JUNCTION yesterday even
ing Monsgnor Marzolini. one of the chamber
lains, therefore performed both ceremonies. The
Pope showed great serenity repeating that he
felt quite prepared to leave the world In spite
Of this he now and then expressed the hope
that he might yet recover. The Pontiff after
ward received Count Canal. the husband Of
his niece. who came from her home in the coun-
try to see him again.
The Pontiff continues to be greatly interested
in what the press says about him, asked to be
informed regarding the printed opinions and
views expressed, and shows satisfaction on
learning that through the world regret at his
condition is manifested without distinction Of
creed or politics.
After last nights collapse If aware for the
first time of his danger the Pope forced him
self to take greater quantity or nourishment.
There is denying that the life of the Pontiff
is slowly wasting away. There are moments
when he seems better, but no one doubts that he
is leaving the world
FAREWELL SAID TO RELATIVES.
BY the Popes express desire all his relatives
have been to see the Pontiff to-day The scene
was most touching. His nephews to whom he
has been real father, entered the room sob
bing. His Holiness soothed them. saying:
1 feel the moment approaching when I must
leave you Say our last goodby. 1 am about to
enter eternal life. But do not grieve for me.
am about to enter my real happiness.
Before leaving the room they all kissed the
hand of the Pontiff reverently. fearing it was
for the last time.
Stringent regulations for the preservation of
order and quiet are enforced at the Vati-
can. Many strangers have been able to take
adx Of ha sit 70 he
present cards and secure access to the apart
ments The authorities to-day adopted more
rigid measures, and reinforced the detachments
of Swiss Guards and gendarmes on duty at the
Vatican
The text Of the bulletin issued at 92O o'clock
this morning follows:
The Pope passed a restless night without sleep.
Nourshment. however, has been more freely
taken, and the general condition of the patient
is little more reassuring. An objective exam
ination shows change in the right of the
thorax. and the middle lobe of the lung, which
up to yesterday did not permit the passage of
air now allows the air to penetrate. On the
other hand, the interior zone has become more
obtuse and the transmission of vocal and tao
tile vibration is wanting. This leads to the be-
lief that there is liquid in the pleura. An ex-
perimentaI incison will be made. The action of
the heart is depressed, so much to render
the renal function insufficient and to cause
cyanoss in the last phalanges Of the hands.
RAPPONI.
When Dr. Mazzoni went this morning to the
Vatican DR.. Lapponi made full report to him
as to how the Pope had passed the night. Then
both entered the sickroom. Pope Leo smiled
benevolently at DR.. Mazzoni. but seemed not to
have sufficient strength to speak.
The doctor asked How is Your Holiness?"
To this inquiry the Pontiff. in faint voice,
replied, II have illusion and am resigned"
Then he raised his eyes, while his lips moved.
evidently in prayer.
The doctors then proceeded to make most
minute examination of the patient. listening to
his breathing and testing his lungs.
The Pope took nourishment four times in the
night His pulse shows a slight Improvement.
At $50 a. he left his bed for an armchair.
POPE ASKS FOR MORNING PAPERS.
The Pope later expressed a desire to read the
"Osservatore Romano" and the "Voce della
Verita" TO what they saying about
his Illness and special editions of the journals
were prepared and sent to His Holiness.
The kilograms received at the Vatican from
all parts Of the world numbered this morning
3,7S2. They include many from America,
among them being especially affectonate
one from Cardinal Gibbons
Several large books kept for the purpose have
| been signed by members of the Roman aris-
tocracy. high ecclesiastical authorities notable
| personages of the papal court and distinguished
strangers who have called to inquire regarding
the Popes condition.
All the papal military bodies in permanent
service are earning the two months extra pay
which they receive in case of the death of the
Pope, and extra pay for two additional months
from a Pope.
Cardinal Oreglia begins to be the centre of all
| Vatican affairs. Engineers Scheifer and Ma
nucci. who are called architects of the con-
clave as their office consists In walling I'D the