New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-13
Persistent Cough and Inabil-
ity to Expectorate Cause
Exhaustion and Con-
siderable Pain in
the Chest.
BULLETIN INDICATES GRAVITY
Professor Marchiafava Insists on His
Orders Being More Closely
Followed if He Is to
Continue as Papal
Physician.


Rome, April 13.-Pope Plus X has
suffered a serious relapse. His condi-
tion at midnight was such as to arouse
the gravest fear. He showed great
weakness and his fever, which had
risen TO 103, was at that time 1O2 de-
grees.
The second relapse followed dis
regard for the physicians instructions.
II was due to over exhaustion from
several audiences which the Pope
gave yesterday and to exposure to a
change Of atmospheric temperature.
About midnight the Pope FL into
doze. His efforts at coughing had
weakened him considerably and res
piration was difficult. He had in
sisted that his sisters and secretaries
and even his valet withdraw, saying
that he did not need assistance and
would call if necessary. They were
obliged to obey, and retired to an adj
joining room in order TO spare him
the exertion Of arguing.
Although everybody ardently wishes
TO the Pope many more years of life,
the gravity of his condition makes
prevalent the fear that the end of his
Pontificate is approaching. According
to the latest reports from the sick
room, although the temperature has
diminished slightly, the Pope is much
exhausted on account OF a persistent
cough and difficult expectoration, caus-
ing considerable pain in the chest.
Bedroom Darkened.
The bedroom is kept in semi-dark-
ness and absolute silence, Professor
Marchiafava having again insisted, In
a visit paid late last night, that every
thing be done TO prevent the patient
his mind. This time Cardinal Merry del
Val added his authority in support OF
the physicians orders.
Drs Marchiafava and Amici issued
their first bulletin in the evening re-
gardng the Pope's condition. This fact
alone indicates the gravity Of the case,
in view Of Professor Marchiafava's re-
cent remark in explaining why bulletins
had not been issued. He said they were
published only in cases OF great gravity.
The bulletin was as follows:
ION April 7 the Pope fell i'll with a
relapse Of influenza, with symptoms OF
tracheaI bronchitis. The fever subsided
three days ago, but returned to-day
with an aggravation Of the catarrhal
symptoms in the thorax. There are no
symptoms to cause alarm"
The suddenness Of the relapse has
caused the deepest apprehension. The
Pope yesterday morning received
Bishop Longhin. saying that he could
not allow the Bishop Of my diocese
10 leave Rome without seeing him.
The Pape was most affable, and gave
10 the Bishop a pectoral cross with
white stones set in gold as a souvenir.
Hopes Were Dashed.
Bishop Ionghin left the room radiant.
He thought that the Pape appeared
emaciated and Frustrated, but that he
was cheerful and hopeful. He gathered
the impression that man with such
mental vitality would live long. His
delight at such an idea was so great +.
that he and the sisters OF the Pope
lunched together in high good humor,
wishing TO celebrate the recovery of
the Pontiff. They spent the greater
mart of the afternoon together. but
were awakened from their dream by
the sad news of the Pope's sudden re-
lapse.
The Pontiff. it was stated. was sur
ferlng from a high fever. which reg
istered 1913 degrees. 1t gradually de-
creased to 90, but rose again. and at
midnight was reported TO be 1O2.
His Holiness had been seized in the
afternoon with chils. the gravity OF
which was patent through the sudden
falling in of his face. He was imme-
diately put to bed, while his attendants
made every effort to counteract the
shivering by the application OF no.
water bottles.
Patient Thoroughly Examined.
Or. Andrea Amici hastily called Pro-
fessor Marchafava, who rushed to
the bedroom of the patient ana re-
mained in consultation for one hour.
The physician examined the Pope thor
oughly. sounded his chest and back and
ordered an analysis, which showed