The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1909-12-15
IeopoIO RALLIES IN REMARK
ABLE, MANNER FROM sERI-
IoUs OPERATION.
CHEERFUL AND TALKAT|VE
Monarch Evidences Every c,,f,a.
IN His Recovery and Is Able to Sim
ne" Military Law Shortly After His
Ordeal on the Operating TabIe-o,n-
ser Is Not Yet Passed. However.

hrusssts Dec, liking I.ouofa ~.
asts underwent most serious on.ra
toa ana astoundcd science ba tn. man
"'f IN Nhieh ne Withstaod IT, His re-
| hlarSahie r"cuperatiye powers mani
'estea themselves directly after he re-
Sa'isa CONSCIOUSNESS, and the opti-
misttc spirit which he has shaun
throughout his Illness returned to him.
lie expressed satisfaction when ~,
formed of details Of the oueratt.n
which was for reiif Of simple ohstrug.
tion Of the intestines. Tonight the Ing
IS making a piucky fight for he. Ha
was even strong enough IL sign IN.
new military law just passed lv N.
senate. But the battle has not b.en
completely won. II is understood mar
the real feeling of his physicians an5
household is not so hopeful as official
ouii-uns would indicate. TIL. crisis
probably viii last three days. There
Is a possibility that the intestine uiu
be gripped by paralysis-a danger that
always causes anxiety on the part Of
the surseons-and in that event. Il re-
carr"nee OF the obstruction il likely
and another operation necessary.
Leopold emerged from the operation
with regular pulse and cheerful. He
was so talkative that the doctors were
Obliged To warn him, after which the
patient fell into light refreshing
siumber The condition of his majesty
tonight is stated to be satisfactory.
Visits King.
The last member of the diplomatic
corps To see King Leopold was tina
American minister. Henry Lane Will
son. who was received a fortnight ago
on farewell visit, preparatory to his
departure to his new post In Mexico.
The audience was most interesting The
King was in the gayest of spirits. greet
ing Mr.. Wilson and his wife with great
coraiality. Following his habit when
IN good hnmar. he eonversed In Eng
lish, in which he is an adept, and ex-
pressed regret that the minister was
leaving. He spoke I'm admiration of
Mr.. Taft. referring to him as n great
leader and n great president He asked
the minister to convey his respects to
the president. with wishes of "A con-
tinued successful administration Then
he added. laughingly:
But | do hope the United States will
change from her drastic attitude on
Congo"
The king complained that he was
bothered with rheumatism. but he
looked well. When ailnding To I.enpalas
bad foot. Mrs. Wilson suggested like
Achilles. You are vulnerable only i'm
your heel" the king laughed heartily.
lie said he WIS eager to return To
Paris tn resume electrical treatment in
which he had the utmost confidence.
The gravity of the kings illness be-
came apparent only a few days ago
md. while an operation was finally de-
sided upon as imperative. the fact that
he king was unable to retain nourish-
nant and thereby lost strength ran
dfy, gave rise to serious doubts as To
his ability 10 withstand the shock
Striking Contrast.
In view of the condition of the king,
interest is concentrated upon Prince
Albert Leopold. heir presumptise. son
II the late Count of Flanders. King I.a-
'pald's brother. Prince Albert il
triking contrast tn his uncle He is
! distinct family man. happily welded.
lie has travelled and studied In America
nd is great student Of economies
nd politics. often lecturing in public.
nevertheless he has modern tastes and
; splendid horseman. and is inter-
sted IN aviation and motoring He
as even made a flight i'm tiirFgihia
lis frank. good natmred face hespaaks
Intelligence and invites confidence.
The art shops to-day are freely eN-
hitting In their windows pictures af
he royal familH-aboee King Leopold.
ged, austera aud reserved: below
'rince Albert. young. brilliant and
ieasant Moreover. the prince IL pop
lar with the people. whose sympathy
nj respect he is certain IL win a. sas-
reign.
Today has been doubiy mamentaus i'm
elgian history In the presence Of
rinc. Albert, who has hereditary
sht to "A seat. the senate adopted. with
ae concurrence III the chamber. a mil
AIRY law that yitalIy concerns the
1untry and that has aroused Intense
scussian and once threatenl Ia over
srn the cabinet. The measure in
dives the complete reversal af ths sxs-
.m Of recruiting the amy Ii pro-
dies for the service NJ one san in
leh family. instead of general recruit
ent by lot. hur more important. they
e farhidden tn hire substitutes, In
le recent crisis in Spain. outright eva
on NJ service by the rich through the
tSment of money aroused the anger
the people.
Betaians Loyal.
King Leopold favors the las and his
prarters have been mnst anxious that
, should have the opportunity IL at
ch his signature In II. So far as the