New-York tribune., 1907-10-11
EMPEROR MUCH BETTER
Temperature Normal-May Soon Be
We'll Unless Com plications Ensue.

Vienna. Oct. 1O.-To the evident relief of the
public there has been announced marked
Improvement in the condition of Francis Joseph
the aged Emperor of Austria and King of Hun
gary, who is suffering from bronchial catarrh.
In the course of the day his majesty's fever
went down very much and this evening il was
reported that his temperature was absolutely
normal. The cough continues. but the doctors
say that the expectoration is sufficient and
that the bronchitis may be cured within week
unless complications set in. 1t would not be
unreasonable. however. to expect complications.
in view of the advanced age of the Emperor
King-he born in 1S3O-and the we'll known
fact that he is prone to disregard and disobey
medical advice.
In order to render his majesty more amen
able to the wishes of his physicians it has
been decided to install in the Schoenbrunn Pal
the famous Viennese doctor. Professor
Neusser who enjoys the Emperors special con-
fdenCe and who thoroughly understands his
constitution as for long time past he has
been the physician in immediate attendance.
Professor Neusser. who served in the Austrian
army for many years with the rank of general,
bases his hope of recovery on the strong ply
sique of the patient His majesty's appetite is
slight in consequence of his cough, but he
never was a hearty eater and the food he,
takes day by day is considered sufficient to
keep up his strength. The good temper of the
imperial and royal patient is regarded
other hopeful sign. he was known TO have
been greatly depressed by the recent internal
political complications of the dual monarchy.
It is said that his majesty contracted
tendency to bronchial trouble at the army
maneuvres of last year. He was consequently
advised to abstain from the rigors of military
exercise this year. but he refused this counsel
Indignantly. Disregardng the hardships Of
the weather. he would remain for many hours
in the saddle in the course of the last manoeu-
vres. often returning. to the dismay of his
retinue, drenched to the skin. He always
laughingly ignored the apprehensons of his
attending physicians. This almost youthful
Indifference to his own welfare. added to the
fatigue attending the receptions to foreign Wis
itors Of distinction. brought about the present
illness of his majesty.
The people of Vienna are manifesting their
heartfelt sympathy. Thousands of them wan
dered to-day IN and near the famous Sch0en-
brunn Park in quest of the latest news. No
bulletins regarding the condition of the patient
are being issued
The Emperor slept quietly last night. only one
valet sitting up in the room adjoining his bed
chamber. This morning he arose at 4:3O o'clock.
has been his custom for many years. and
began work Immediately. He read and signed
documents and personally received the reports
of court officials. The doctors in attendance on
his majesty begged him to return to bed and
take a longer rest but he stubbornly refused
TO do so and seated himself in chair. where
he appeared TO rest comfortably in spite of the
fact that he continued 10 suffer from fever.
The approaching visit Of King Alfonso and
Queen Victoria to Vienna is causing much en-
barrassment. as the Emperor will be unable to
participate in the banquet. court ball or other
festivities arranged in their honor, even if he
is able 10 receive them in his bedroom at
Sch6nbrunn Castle. 1t is even possible that the
Emperors Illness may cause a postponement of
the visit Of the Spanish royalties