New-York tribune., 1904-10-31
TAKAHIRA UNDER KNIFE.
Japanese Minister Operated Or
Not Out of Danger.

hosoro Tskahtra- the Japanese Minister to the
United States, was operated upon for appendi-
eitis BY DR.. William T. Bull yesterday at the
Aotei Majestic. He stood the operation well,
ana his condition last night was declared to be
satisfactory. although he was not out of danger
and would not be for several days
He came to the city from WASHINGTON on Fri
day night. land after registering at the Hotel
Majestic complained or feeling NJ and asked for
physician. DR.. =. NJ Shrady. on being sum
mened. found him In great pain. After q quiet
Ing medicine had been given 70 him. he passed a
comfortable night On Saturday ne could not
eat. and his general symptoms pointed 70 ap-
pendicitis. but no positive diagnosis could then
be made. Dr. Bull and Dr. Francis Delaneld
were then called into consultation al n was
decided that an operation was necessary
Attaches Of the japanese Legation At wash
ington have been summoned TO the Minister'S
bedside.
DIR. Bull sasued the following bulletin last
night:
The patient was taken III on Saturday morning
WIN appendicitis. Symptoms of peritonttis rap
,. ,ulS sSpeTSenea: up and an operation was decided
operation was performed early In the afternoon,
SINCE which time mis- condition has been salts
factory. although he cannot be pronounced out
OF danger for two or three DAYS At present the
outlook is favorable.
DR.. Bull announced that bulletins would be
issued every three hours <or several days.
Sadazuchi Uchida. the Japanese Consul Cen
eral at this port, said that Minister Takahira
came to this city from Washington on Friday on
private business He insisted that his visit was
in no way of public nature or on ofacial h1si-
ness
'on Friday night" said Mr. Uchtda, latter
going to the Hotel Majestic. Mr.. Takahira COM
planned Of pains in his side DR. shrady was
summoned. and Immediately applied remedies
which afforded some relief. To-day however.
Dr.. Shrady called into consultation with him
5rs William T. Bull and Francis Deafeld.
They dec ded that an operation was Imperative
DR.. Bull performed the operation this afternoon.
assisted by Drs- Shrady and Delaield.
The Minister rallied after the operation. and
while his condition Is far from being good Il Is
favorable. and there is every reason TO hope
that he VIII pun through. AS soon as the serl-
legation IN Washington was informed. and
through 1t the home government. Huni Harie,
the third secretary Of the legation In Washing
ton' came on 70 this city al once, and was pres
ent at the operation. We shall remain with the
Minister throughout the night. and If It is neces-
sary shall issue other bulletins
Mr.. Uchida said that the Minister is ffty-tuo
years old and has wife and three children iv-
ing in Toxic
Washington. Oct SO.-Mr. Takahira, who was
operated on to-day IN New-Yerk for appendi-
cttts went to New-YorIx to negotiate fus the
purchase OF carriage for the use OF the lsga-
tlUh IN tlS CITY his tIlp was INTENDED 10 De
orlef. and as soon as he had completed his pur-
chase the Minister intended to return to Wash
ington. The carriage which has been in use
by the legation for some time destroyed In
IRE in livery stable in this city several
weeks ago.
In response to telephone message from the
japanese Consul at New-York this afternoon
announcing the serious condition OF the Min
lister. Masanao Hanihara. the third secretary
OF the legation. went over TO NeW-York, and will
remain with the Minister.
There were many expressions OF regret In
Washington over the news of Mr.. Takahira's
Illness II Is sincerely hoped that his recovery
may be FASTENED. as Mr.. Takahira is anxious
To participate in the courtesies which are TO
be extended to Prince Fushini. the adopted
brother OF the Emperor. whose arrival at San
Francisco Is expected the second week In
November. Eki Hioki, the first secretary of the
legation. has been designated to meet the prince
on his arrival at San Francisco. but il Is prob
able. in view OF the Minister'S illness. that some
one else may undertake that duty. leaving Mr..
Hioki In charge OF the legation.