Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-04-10
However, Because of Weak
ness of Pontiff Due to Ace
and Poor Heart Action, Slim
uIation IS Necessary,
EXAGGERATED REPORTS
SEVERELY CONDEMNED
Professor Marchiafaya Indig
nant About Them and Gives
Assurance Illness is Running
Normal Course,

(By Morning Journal Special Leased wlre)
Rome. Apri All official reports
regarding the condition of Pope Plus
agree that his condition is not grave
and there is no immediate danger.
Anxiety continues. however. on ac-
count of the weakness of the pontff
and the action of his heart which is In
need Of constant stimulation.
The attending physicians found that
the condition of the pope had im-
proved during the night and this im-
proyement was maintained through
out the day, although his temperature
showed a slight increase this after
noon.
Again this evening his temperature
rose slightly but the difference from
that OF the afternoon was hardly per
eeptihle.
The patient is being given eggs
beaten mp in milk. but his inability
to absorb nourishment contributes to
the depression from which the pope
suffers.
The relapse is following the same
course as the original attack of influ-
enza, a cough being present with rri-
tation Of the bronchial tubes and diff
hculty in respiration which has led
20 the report in some cases. that the
pope is afflicted with asthma. This,
however, is erroneous. The condition
Of albuminuria. which usually accom-
panles influenza, also is present. indi-
eating an inflammation Of the kidneys
Of greater on lesser degree, bat il is
hoped that this is of transitory
character.
Professor Marohiafaga visited the
pope only twice today, morning and
evening He expressed satisfaction at
the course the illness is taking The
popes sisters and niece spent much
of the time at the bedside and when
not there were kept constantly inform
ed by telephone as to the pontiffsI
condition
The pope has expressed terror atI
what the newspapers are capable Of
inventing concerning his relapse. He
is being watched in turn by his valet
and his secretaries. Monsignor
Bressan and Pescini, and the chemist
monk Brosdocino. also is in close at
tendance.
When he felt this afternoon the ef-
feet Of a thunderstorm Of extraordin-
airy violence, the pope remarked thatl
his organism was so sensitive to at
changes that he had come
to be a kind of q barometer and ther-
mometer.
1t was reported that Cardinal Katsh
thaler, archbishop Of Salisbury. had
postponed his departure, as he wished
to be in Rome in case Of eventualitios. |
but this proved not to be true as he !
left here today for his home. This is
considered another evidence that the
pontift really has improved, or at least
that the danger is not imminent
The aspect Of the Immense square
in front of st. Peters today recalled |
the scenes during the Illness Of Pope
Leo MIL but instead of burning
July sun as in 1903, there was a
iownpour Of rain This did not pre-
vent thousands Of pilgrims from gath
aring and gazing with grave anxiety
1t the three windows Of the room on
The third floor Of the apostolic pal
zee where the pope lies, or from di-
recting sympathetic glances at the
title house in the square below whore
he sisters Of the pope occupy a mod
ast apartment.
Professor Marchiafava in a state
nent to the Associated Press tonight
expressed himself as highly indignant
It the exaggerated reports that has
leen circulated. He gave solemn as-
iurance that the popes Illness was
'wnnng perfectly normal course and
aid If no complications arose he
would guarantee that the pontiff
would be convalescent within a week
Dr. Marchiafaya spoke with great ap-
,areEt sincerity
Perfect calm prevailed at the Vati-
an tonight and the normal routine
eemingly had been resumed. Or Ami
i retired for q considerable time to
lis own room previous to going to
he ante-room adjoining that occu-
lied by the pope, for the night It
vas announced that the patient was
njoying a peaceful sleep.
ONDON LEARNS POPE