The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-13
POPE'S CONDITION
is ENCOURAGING
He Appears Somewhat Stronger
and Is More Cheer
full.
DANGER BELIEVED OVER
Rampolla Told That Austria
Would Not Oppose His Eleva-
ton to Papacy.
DANGER BELIEVED

Rome. August 1.-THE feeling of
extreme pessimism that prevailed with
the masses until Thursday concerning
the health of Pope Plus has now given
way to one of great optimism.
Up to Thursday. when a change for
the better was noticed, there were
those who believed the end was ap-
preaching. To-day the same people
are responsible for reports in circula-
ton that the Pope is almost we'll
that he is walking about his room.
and even working.
These reports are absurd. The truth
is that while the Improvement has
been steady. 1t also has been slow,
and the temperature of the patient
stlil remains slightly above normal.
The violence Of the pains in the govt
~ leg has decreased, but Is still trou-
blesome Above all, the weakness of
the pontiff and the depression that has
fallen upon him are far from having
been overcome. and in the opinion OF
the physicians. remain the greatest
drawback to his ultimate recovery.
If all goes well, the doctors say
and especially If the weather remains
cool. two weeks must elapse before
the pontiff enters into the period OF
convalescence. II there should be a
return OF the excessive heat serious
fears are entertained for a relapse.
At noon to-day the general condi-
ton of Pope Plus was described by his
physicians as relatively satisfactory"
The pcntif appeared somewhat strong
or. His temperature remained slight
~ above normal. and the depression
which had characterized his Illness at
times had not been entirely overcome.
This afternoon the Pope. In a con-
versat!on more prolonged than has
been usual during the past several
days, urged Cardinal Merry Del Val.
the papal secretary OF state. to go, as
he had planned. to his villa at Monte
mario tomorrow. The cardinal had
expected to be absent from Rome for
the remainder of the summer. and His
Holiness wished him TO take rest.
saying that as for himself he felt
sure OF recovering from his sickness.
Dr.. Petacci and Professor Marchin-
Java were at the bedside for moro
than an hour this afternoon, making
another close examination of the pa
tient Attention was given to the KID
neys. nothing unfavorab BILE in this re-
spect being discovered except insig-
nificant traces OF calcuii
Remains in bed.
The Pope did not get UP this morn
ing, explaining that he felt better in
his bed than in the chair which he oc-
cupied at times yesterday. The pains In
his knee continued. but were less Sc
we're The swelling, which diminished
yesterday. has since remained sta
tionary.
optimistic. saying that the patient
showed marked Improvement and pre-
dieting complete recovery, barring
unforeseen complications. within ten
days The pontiff, however. had
rather restless night
This afternoon the approach OF
violent electrical storm caused the
Pope q headache and feeling OF OPP
preston.
1t is reported that Cardinal Ram
polla, while at Einsiedeln. Switzerland,
met q prominent Austrian who notified
him that, Independent Of the bulletin
issued by Pope Plus X. forbidding
Catholic powers to veto candidates for
the papacy should q conclave be held
Austria would not oppose the election
OF Rampolla. Cardinal Rampolla was
secretary of state for Pope Leo XIII.
and was frequently mentioned as his
successor in the ponthcate.
It was reported that his candidacy
was vetoed Dy AuSlTld LII the HESl
year of his reign Pope Plus X. pro-
nounced a denunciation and prohibit
ton of every kind of intrusion OF civil
authority or influence in the election
OF a Roman pontiff.
HIS Brother Anxious.
Tho Popes oldest brother. Angelo,
who is living in Northern Italy. has
been rendered anxious by the reports
of His Holinesss condition. and to-day
telegraphed that he was about to start
for Rome. he wished to embrace
my beloved Giuseppe" should his end
be near. The sisters. who received the
message. replied that the pontin was
wholly out OF danger. and that it
would be unnecessary as well as un-
wise for him TO come to Rome. where
the intense heat might endanger his
health
The Pope's sister. Rosa. who has
been affected by the warm weather,
was better to-day, and this news af-
forded relief and consolation to the
pontiff. who expressed the hope that
he might see her soon.