The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-04-14
ALL ROME FEARS
Condition of Pope Plus Causes
Anxiety and Depression.
Physicians Concerned About
Increased Weakness.
HE is SILENT And PASSIVE
POntiff Took Little Notice of
Those Around Him.
Bulletin by Papal Doctors
Gives Reinsurance.

Rome, April 14.-Although the pope
rested quietly during the forenoon, the
physicians were somewhat concerned
about his increasing weakness. His
heart, however, showed no symptoms
of valvular lesion this morning.
The pontiff took little notice of those
around him. For the most part he
remained silent and passive.
The bulletin issued by the papal
physicians early today reads:
His holiness passed a tranquil night.
BroncnlaI b symptoms are reassurtng.
Temperature SO. General condition
good.
(Signed) 'MARCHIAFAvA,
"AMICI"
While the bulletin issued by the
pope's physicians this morning is op-
t1mfstic, 1T leaves many incredulous
that the patient really has had turn
for the better. Undoubtedly, however,
there was a noticeable amelioration in
the pope's condition during the night.
No More Fear of Pneumonia.
The pope's temperature decreased at
o'clock today to 9S degrees. The dis
appearance of fever is interpreted as
pneumonia. Professor Marchiafava on
leaving the pope's apartment after ex-
amining him said:
81 now trust that the pope's illness
will have favorable solution, if it is
possible to induce the patient to take
proper care of himself
The improvement is considered most
Last night was the sew
enth since the first relapse suffered by
the pope and the gravest anxiety had
been caused by his increasing weak
ness and malnutrition. 1t now appears
that the excess of coughing suffered by
the pope last night greatly relieved the
a
long and restful sleep.
Rome has been thrown into depres-
sion at the announcement of this at
tack and many thought the pope had
nal Merry del Val reassured
them. During the night the
pope's temperature gradually de-
creased Professor Ettore Mar
again submitted the pontiff
to a long and minute examination to-
day He gave special attention to the |
condition of the heart and the aorta-
He was satisfied that the bronchial |
on the left side had not |
Dr. Amici visited the pope twice af-
ter the departure of Professor Marchia- |
'ava this morning. According to an
between the two physi-
clans. Professor Marchiafava was not
called again as DR.. Amici considered
he pope's condition stationary. Pro-
lessor Marchiafava is to see the pope
again tonight.
End Not for Several Days.
Rome is taking the pope's illness
With outward tranquility. There is
conviction that if the end
S approaching it will not come for
some days at least.
The churches are not unusually
rowded, but all who visit them pray
ervently for the head of the church.
The weather is rainy most of the time.
ordinary tourists are still allowed to
-isit some of the galleries of the vati-
an. Carriages drive up frequently
onveying cardinals, ambassadors and
Ugh prelates to inquire about the
ope's condition and to read the latest
ulletins and if possible to catch
7ord with one of the doctors.
The physicians have become very
lever in eluding would-be Interview
RS. They enter sometime by one
oor and sometimes by another and
here is an infinite number of en-
rahces to choose from. If they SHOULD
appen to be caught by any one they
re utterly noncommittal. Inside the
-atican all is tranquil and business is
eing transacted as usual.
This shows a marked contrast to
yhen Leo XIII was on his sick bed.
nd great confusion existing, arrange
1ent for the conclave of cardinals be-
ng pushed forward even before his
cath.
Do Not Expect Him to Die.
It is said in Rome that If any con-
lusion is to be drawn from the pres
MT quietness, it must be that those
round the pope do not expect him
o die.
The sisters of Pope Plus have re-
aimed the calm which was shaken
V their brothers sudden relapse. The
ersistent cold weather augments the
ificulty of treating the pope salts
He dislikes to use the heat {
1g apparatus but Professor Marchia- (
ava considers it indispensable to keep :
he temperature of the bedroom at 65
egrees. The pope today inquired
bout the Venetian pilgrims and when
e heard that they had left Rome ex-
ressed disappointment that he was
nable to receive them.
At $40 p. m. it was stated that the
ondition of the pope had remained
-ationary during the afternoon His
had not risen which was
onsidered a certain proof that there ]
as no trace of pneumonia and also
f the certainty Of the pope's recovery
Mess there are complications.
In the middle of the day the pope
ad a short sleep almost uninterrupt- ]
d by coughing, his temperature was
lightly above SO degrees; his pulse
5 and his respiration 26.