The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-18
It was further stated that such a crisis
may arrive at any moment
LITTLE HOPE ENTERTAINED
Even with Recovery, Pope VIII Have
No Strength for Work.
BY CAMILLO CIANEARRH

Ito'he, Nprli l'.-While 1t was
nounced Tonight that Pope Plus is
much improved, little hope is entertain
ed at the Vatican for his ultimate re-
covcry. Cardinal Merry del Val is re-
ported to have said tonight that
should the PontiT survive his present
illness there is small hope that he will
have sufficient strength to again as
sumo the active work OF the papacy.
Monsignor Parolin, the Popc's
nephew. after leaving the papal bed
chamber Tonight, said:
Il regret to state that small hone
is entertained for the ultimate recover
cry of the Pope. The Pontifrs CON
dition Is now like the flame Of n flick
ering lamp. liable to go out at any
minute. While His Holiness has i'm
proved during the last eighteen hours.
he is Very weak. and the complications
from which he Is suffering are a tre-
mcndous drain upon his constitution"
A severe attack or dysentery which
began last night and continued dur
ing the day further weakened the
Holy Father.
DR.. Amici said tonight:
The Pope is in "A very weakened
condition, due to the several ailments
with which he is affected. The greatest
fear is now felt that lie may die of OK
haustion. From his present condition
there is no indication OF Immediate
death; he may live for week more"
The Pontif sat up in bed to-day for
some time, despite contrary orders
from the attendant physicians The
chanGe appeared To benefit the Pontiff
however. as he remarked to DR.. Amicj
that his lungs and throat felt re-
heNed for the first time since his last
relapse.
Aside from the actual condition .,
inc Pope, the greatest interest i'm Rome
To-Day was attached to the reappcar
! ince or Cardinal Oreglia dean of tho
sacred College, who holds the Office
OF Cahefiehgo or p1pal cha mbcrlain.
MO IN me event of the death of the
rope would succeed him az temporary
mead of the church until the election
OF another Pope by the college of car
dinaIs. "a"
cardinal Oreglia is in his eighty
I siNth year and for two years has been
an lhNaiid When he received word
yesterday that the death OF the Pope
curing the night was feared, he arose
from ms bed. ordered his coachrnan 10
Neep ms coach in readiness, as he
might soon go out driving.
Caroinal oreglia also notified Car
dihal Merry del VAL papal secretary of
state, that in the event of rho POI
'ir's death he would be prepared to
assume the duties OF his office. This
announcement astonished the Vatican
"herc the ability of the aged cardinal
TO arise from his bed, was sincerely
doubted. Cardinal Vannuctilli. suh,
!ean OF the Sacred College. has been
considered the one who would fulfil
! the office
I cardinal OreGlia received a report
qua! that there was possibility that
the optimistic bulletins issued through
out the day might not be disclosing the
! true condition of the Pontiff The aged
cardinal promptly dispatched a messen-
ger to the Vatican Cardinal Oreelia
was assured by Cardinal Merry del Val
I -
much improved to-day and that no i'm
/ mediate fears were held. Later in the
I DAY the Pope learned that Cardinal
I Oreslia had arisen from his bed, and
rope Pius sent message to the car
/ Ginal telling him that he was feeling
better than for some time past. Pre-.
Nious to this. Cardinal Oreglia, under
MS privilege, had ordered cardinal
stationed in the papal chamber as his
tIeclai representative at the Pope
bedside. to keep him fully Informed
upon receiving the papal assurance OF
ne continued improvement in health
he cardinal was withdrawn.
rope l'ius to-day summoned Cardinal
Merry del Val and held long consul
alton with the latter 1t is believed
.ain Instructions upon matters concern
ing the church, to be carried out in
case he does not recover.
Princess Belmonte, lady-in- waiting
10 queen hlargharita, called at the'Vat-
tan this evening and inquired as to
The Pope's condition on behalf of the
Queen
Added precautions have been taker
at the Vatican to prevent news as tc
he actual condition of the Pope from
.cakiDg out. All employees were noti.
Sed to-day that they are forbidden tC
inquire Of physicians or attendants a.
20 the condition OF His Holiness, under
penalty of instant dismissal
The annual pilgrimagcs have begun
to arrive. One of the first delegation:
consisted of Relgian journalists. who
bore 100000 Peters pence az their con
tribution to the papal purse. This del
sgation WAS received by. Cardinal Merr.
del VAL and the Pope sent them hi.