The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-17
Pope Plus Constitution MAY
Not Overcome Crisis.
Physicians Give Direct State-
ment to Government.
P0ATIFF ROSE FROM HIS BED
Disregarded the Commands
Made by His Doctors.
General Condition Is Much
More Satisfactory.

Rome, April 1.-THE italian govern
ment desiring to be sure of real con-
dftfon of Piux *, today summoned
those directly responsible for the care
of his health. The pope's physicians
replied to the appeal for a direct state
ment with the frank declaration that
1t was extremely difficult to say that
the pontiff's constitution would over
come the present crisis But even IL
IL does SO, it was explained, the re-
ma1nder of the pontiffs days would be
consnered as precarious and the end
might be expected at any time.
Marchiafava and DR.. Amici todav
again impressed on the pope the neces-
sity for complete rest, informing him
that any activity would create obsta-
cles his recovery.
Pope Didn't Obey Command.
Your command shall be obeyed,"
said the pope, smiling with an air of
resignation.
Shortly after the doctors had left.
however, the sun broke through the
clouds and flooded the pope's bed
chamber The pontiff thereupon de-
clared that he could endure his bed
no longer. His restlessness increased
and he insisted on rising.
His attendants felt obliged to give
way to his wishes. His valet proceeded
to help him rise. but the pope refused
help himself.
Confident of Recovery.
The pope is so much better accord
ing to today's reports from the vatican.
that If present conditions continue the
last bulletin about his health will be
published by the physicians tomorrow.
In this the doctors will declare they
are confident of the pontiffs recovery.
The pope himself says he is better.
When Amici visited him at noon today
and asked him how he felt, the pontiff
replied: This is the first day since my
first relapse that feel really relieved
Professor Marchiafava compiled this
mornings bulletin in Cardinal Merry
del Val apartment which he visited af-
ter his usual morning call at the pom
tiffs bedside. Upon leaving the vati-
can Professor Marchiafava said that
his patients condition was much more
satisfactory today. Besides the diminu-
ton of the cough the general weak
ness was not so accentuated and the
pulse not so fast. The pope enjoyed
more regular breathing as the bronchial
trouble seemed improving.
Have Fear of Cough.
1t is believed on all sides that the
pope's death will occur during one OF
the fits of coughing, which are brought
about by his attempt to rid himself
of congestion of his throat and lungs.
Everything within the power of the
life of the holy father. This, coupled
with his natural robust constitution,
but which has vitality sapped during
the present illness and attended re-
lapses. renders the physicians unable
to determine with any degree of ac-
curacy when the end may be expected
Despite the somewhat assuring bull
letin issued an air of extreme pessi-
mism pervades the holy city. After
the events which have transpired dur
IL LII
some persons accept the optimistic
bulletins at their apparent value.
With the complete preparations OF
the vatican in readiness for the pope's
death, coupled with the fact that the
pontiff has been greatly weakened by
the fever and kidney disorders from
which he has suffered for sometime II
is feared by all that he will not be able
to rally from the attack of pneumonia
with which he is now afflicted.
Pope Forgives His Brother.
The most affecting scene which has
occurred during the entire illness OF
the holy father took place in the papaI
bed chamber when Angelo Sarto, the
pope's brother, was admitted to his
brothers presence for the first time in
many years, Angelo threw himself ~
the feet of the pOntiff'S bed and while
his body shook with sobs begged for
giveness for the trouble which he has
caused his brother since being ele-
waited to the pontifical throne.
A suave smile wreathed the ema-
ciated face of the pope and in a low
voice the holy father commanded his
brother to rise and come to him. The
pope then embraced his brother and
told him that he had long since forg1v-
en- him as we'll as forgotten the disa-
greement. The pope spoke in his ma
tive Venetian dialect which he has
used exclusively since becoming dan
gerously i'll.
Angelo was not allowed to remain
in the papal chamber long and it was
with much relief that the attendant
physicians saw Angelo withdraw. His
visit had been regarded with much
by all but it was felt to
be almost matter of necessity.
1t was feared that the pope would
be deeply affected by the sight of his
brother and might be subjected to an
other relapse.
To the satisfaction of all, however,
the pontiff remained calm through the
and continued in the same