New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-09-14
BARON K0MURA'S ILLNESS.
DOCTORS NOT ALARMED.
Thought to Hare a Mid attack of
Typhoid FeUer.

The Official bulletin issued last night on the
condition of Baron Komura who is i'll with
.vnhoid fever at the waldorf-Astoria, by DR..
william Pritchard. his attending physician,
through Mr.. Sato said:
Baron Komura passed comfortable day.
There is nothing alarming in the patients con-
dition No new symptoms have developed.
As was told exclusively in The Tribune yes
t.rday DR.. Francis Delafeld, the we'll known
7iaenostician. had been summoned from Hot
snrines. Va to attend Baron Komura. a con-
sultation was held yesterday morning between
Drs. Delafeld Pritchard and Brewer, and an
other consultation in the evening. After a
thorough examination of Baron Komura in the
Morning by DR.. Delafield. it was announced that
the japanese envoy was suffering from mild
attack OF typhoid fever.
It was learned yesterday that it was not until
Monday that the serious condition of Baron Ko-
rnura was realized Until then, since his first
attack on Saturday night. he walked about his
MONS attired as he usually is the street
His tremendous will power buoyed him up. But
On Monday the Illness that was first thought to
he chills and fever and then Inflammation OF
the gall bladder Slapped his strength. and he
was compelled to take to his bed He has pre-
,iously not suffered any serious illness for many
Years although he is not robust. He weighs
onIv ninety pounds. but possesses remarkable
vitality.
Among the many kilograms and cable dis
PATCHES received yesterday inquiring about his
condition were a message from the Emperor of
Japan and telegram from Secretary Loeb. ask
ing for President Roosevelt the nature of his
illness.
A cable dispatch which refuted the report Of
Monday that the family OF Baron Komura, had
been murdered, came from Baroness komura,
asking Cor information as to her husband con-
dltion. Solicitous messages came from every
mart Of the United States, attesting to the high
regard in which the plenipotentiary is held In
this country. The cable dispatch from the
Emperor showed the Importance Of his position
st Toxic. Many Of his friends also called at the
Waldorf-Astoria 10 inquire about his condition
Among them were Jacob H Schih ana Baron
Rosen the Russian Ambassador.
Baron Komura is apparently the only member
Of the peace mission who does not feel that his
fitness is really serious. if not dangerous He
is cheerful and despite the Injunction of Dr.
Pritchard, showed a determination to leave this
city to-day on his journey home, as originally
planned Of course. the trip at this time is out
OF the question, and he finally consented TO re
main until he has recovered sufficiently TO IN
dertake the journey. The other members OF the
japanese peace mission, with the exception OF
Nj. Sato and two secretaries, will leave the city
viii take the O'Clock train this afternoon for
the West over the New-York Central Railroad.
Minister Takahira will also leave the city, going
10 Washington on official business. The mem
hers of the suite expressed deep regret that their
chief could not accompany them.
The bulletin issued last night by Mr.. Sato said:
Drs Delafeld. Brewer and Pritchard saw
Baron Komura in consultation again at p. m
They announce the baron's condition TO be favor
cy-T0p developed
the patient having passed a very comfortable
day. They are unanimous IN opinion that the
haron's condition indicates nothing alarming or
serious at present. DR.. Brewers return TO his
summer home is significant
The baron's temperature according to Mr..
Sato. ranged from 90 to 102 degrees Mr. SatO
said the physicians were not sure that the baron
had typhoid fever. and that he might be suffer
ling from complications Of the gall stones.
J-wentv-one days are necessary before the crisis
IS reached, and the physicians are figuring that
II the baron is suffering from typhoid fever he
had it when he returned from Boston on Sep
TENDER 8.
When the physicians left the hotel at o'clock
they said they would not visit the patient again
until this morning. Two nurses remain in con-
slant attendance.
When DR.. Pritchard was seen last night at
his home, No. 105 West 73d-st,. he said:
Baron Konuras illness is undoubtedly due to
his trip to Boston. While there he spent an
evening with a friend in the suburbs When
he returned he rode in open victoria 1t
started 10 rain and the baron was drenched
He went Immediately to his train and did not
change his wet clothes until an hour after
ward The following day he arrived in this
city and suffered from a chill was called,
and then DR. Brewer was summoned in consul
ration Sunday morning the barons fever di-
rnirished but on Monday it was higher At
FIST it was thought necessary TO perform an
onerarion if an abscess formed Now it is not
necessary The baron's condition is at present
very favorable. AS yet we have made no for
mai 5iagToeis as to the fever. but we are study
ing the SYMPTOMS and nurse is taking the
PATIENTS temperature every hour.
If the barons condition improves, the doctor
added. it might be possible for him to start for
home on October 3.