The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-04-16


Rises ut Midnight - Physicians
Stiii Hopcrul-BulIctins Censored
by Pppal Secretary.
Rome, April 13.--All indications
point TO the utmost gravity of the
Pope's condition. At midnight the
fever and cough were giving cause for
great alarm. The impression had
gained ground that the tracheal bron-
chitis had developed into pneumonia.
While not absolutely denying this,
Prof. Marchiafava said: "At the pres
ent time il could not properly be called
pneumonia, but with trachcal bronchi-
lis sometimes the lungs do not func-
ton properly. Probably the resstent
and robust tbrc of the Holy Father
may overcome this danger. Meanwhile
We can make the statement, which
must give rise TO great hope that the
condition OF albuminuria has disap-
peared."
In the two bulletins issued one in
the morning and one in the evening,
the Pope's condition was set forth as
hopeful. but il has been learned that
the bulletins as prepared by the at
tending physicians, have come under
the censorship OF the Papal Secretary
OF State. The explanation is now Civ
en- that Drs. Marchiafava and Amici
embody in their bulletins all the de-
tails with reference to the pulse and
respiration in addition to other patho-
logical conditions. These bulletins are
submitted to Cardinal Merry del Val,
and when they reach the public they
lack what the Papal Secretary consid-
ers unnecessary and undesirable for
publicity.
After midnight there was an in
crease in the temperature of the pa
tient and the fact that large guam
tity of disinfectants had been brought
into the sick apartment was consid-
chitis had developed into pneumonia.
The Monk Wives y Tuto, brother of
the Cardinal who has been for some
time the confessor of the Pope, enter
ed his room and remained there 45
minutes. 1t is supposed that he con-
fessed the Pontiff.
extraordinary measures were taken
late at night by the Vatican authori-
ties. The entire Vatican gendarmcrie
was on duty, patrolling both within
and outside the apostolic palace. At
the same time the Italian Govern
ment organized a special police SER
vice around the Vatican.
Great alarm was occasioned about
IL o'clock when the Pope, during a
strong access of coughing emitted a
quantity OF blood. Those present
thought nc was dying and rushed for
a doctor and Cardinal Merry del Val.
The latter, on reaching the bedside,
restored calm, saying that probably
the Pope would feel great relief as
the presence of the blood was doubt
less due to the rupture Of small YES.
sells in the throat.
There was another alarm yesterday
afternoon. That occurred at ST. Peters.
y hundred Polish pilgrims. led by
their Bishop, were within the Basilca
when they heard the sound of many
bells. Thinking this was the an
nouncement OF the death of the Pope,
they gathered around the Bishop and
intoned prayers for the dead.
DR.. Amici. in a statement made last
night prior TO the extremely serious
condition which arose, said; THE
Of the Pope is grave, but
not alarming. We can overcome the
present crisis. Then If he follows the
doctors advice he may live some
years more.
The preso ut relapse was due to the
reluctance OF the Pontin TO submit
strictly To medical regimen. The mo-
mcnt ne feels better he wishes to re-
sumo his ordinary occupations, which
cause loss Of strength and great dan
ger"