The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-17
CHANGE
 IN CONDITION
 OF POPE PLUS
Italian Officials For- maIIy Inquire for
 His Health
POntiff Is Weak But Becomes Restless Under Restraint
 of Physicians

Rome, AT1r1I f7-The condition of Ina
 Holy Father remained practically sta tlonary throughout the day. and an- Qu1ry of the physicians brought f11a, information that the pontfff was aho1It the same. They said that 11ds condI- ton might be described as stationary.
 Rome, April 17-9dO a. m.-rha Pope's condition, as set forth fn 41,@ bulletin issued by the attending p9y- s1c1anE this morning was as foTEosVas
 The pontfff spent a calm night. A diminution of his cough has relieved the Holy Father considerably. His temperature was N, this morning Slight amelioration In the bronchial symptoms was again noted. Gstzued1 Marchiafava, Anici."
 The Pope himself says he is better When Dr. Amioi visited h4m at noon, today. and asked him how he felt the pontRf replied:
 This is the first day since my Arst relapse that I feel really relieved"
 The Pope is so much better, accord ing to reports from the vatican, that if present conditions continue the last bulletin on his health will be publish ed by the physicians tomorrow. In this the doctors will declare that all fears for the existence of the pontiff are excluded.
 Prof. Marchiafava compiled this morning's bulletin in Cardinal Merry
 
 after his usual morning call at the pontiffs bedside. Upon leaving tho vatican, Prof. Marchfafava. said than his patients condition was much more satisfactory today. Besides the dirn~ mutton of the cough, the general weak ness was not so accentuated and the pulse less frequent and more regular. The Pope enjoyed easier breathing and the local conditions of the bronchial trouble seemed improved.
 The Italian government desiring to be absolutely sure of the real condi- ton of Pope Plus K, today summoned those directly responsible for the care Of his health. The Pope's physicians replied to the appeal for a direct statement with the frank declaration that it was extremely difficult to say that the pontin's constitution would overcome the present crisis; but even If 1t did so, 1t was explained, the re- mainder of the pontif's days would still be considered as precarious and the end might be expected any time.
 Prof. Marchfafava and pr. Anoic1 to- day again impressed on the Pope the necessity of complete rest, informing him that any activity would create obstacles to his recovery.
 Your command shall be obeyed,'' said the Pope, srnilingly, with an air of resignation.
 Shortly after the doctors had left, however, the sun broke through the clouds and flooded the Pope's bed C chamber with it's rays The Pontim thereupon declared that he could en- dure his bed no longer His restless ness increased and he said he would feel more comfortable in an arm chair. He then insisted on rising and his at tendants felt obliged to give way to his wishes. His valet proceeded to help him to rise but the Pope refused his assistance, saying that he was not yet incapacitated and could help him self although he was feeling somewhat weaker.
 Dr. Amici again visited the Pontiff this afternoon and found little alter alton in his condition since 6lorning. The temperature of the Pope was in cIining to increase but as a whole the general condition of the patient was almost stationary.