Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-12-14
Official Statement Issued by
Secretary TumuIty Says Mr.
Wilson Is Suffering Only
From Aggravated Cold,
EXPECTS TO BE AT
DESK IN FEW DAYS
Following Out Prearranged
Plans, He Probably viii Go
South for Extended Rest
About Last of Month,

Washington. Dec 3 - President
Wilson continued today to nurse an
aggrayating cold. which mas kept him
10 his room since last Tuesday Most
Of the time he had remained in bed
ON the advice of his physician CHIEFLY
as measure of precaution TO insure
complete rest and rapid recovery
White house officials expect the
president back at his desk the early
part of next week. Il had been his
wish to attend the dinner of the
Grldlron club tonight and he himself
thought he was well enough to go but
Or Cary r. Grayson' his physician
would not permit it, feeling that it
was safer not to risk exposure just
yet
Notwithstanding very positive as-
surances from the White House. re-
ports gained circulation that the Pres
idents condition was alarming TO his
official family In order To dispose of
these reports the following official
statement was given out az the white
House:
Secretary Tumulty stated at the
White House that reports of the presi-
dents condition being alarming We're
absolutely groundlcss His condition
was described as entirely normal and
satisfactory, except for cold which
has caused him some discomfort, but
has az no time threatened any com-
plcations AS a matter of precau-
ticn, Dr Grayson. the attending ply
sician. advised that the president sus-
pend his official activities, including
the receiving Of visitors. I'm order 10
throw off the cold ana give him an
opportunity for rest and recupera-
ton The expectation is that the
president viii resume his official du-
ties early next week. There is moth
ing In the presidents condition 10
cause the slightest alarm
The president has not been entirely
well since he attended the Army
Navy football game in New York.
sitting in the open stands on a raw
day he developed a cold In the head,
which. however after a few days
confinement to his room. yielded to
treatment Last Monday he felt well
enough to take "a walk in the bracing
lair. His physicians suggested warm
clothing and the president scorned an
overcoat, but put on a heavy woQlen
sweater vest In the cold wind that
was blowing that day, il is believed
the president caught additional cold,
and when he attended the meeting Of
the Red cross on Tuesday, his voice
was weak. His physician then or
dered him To bed with the determi-
nation to keep the president there
until he had absolutely recovered. It
has been the intention of the presi-
dent to take a vacation during the
holiday recess Of congress. This was
officially announced recently with the
statement that the New Years recep-
tion would not take place, owing to
the presidents absence.
In view of the uncertainty Of
a recess of congress in con
nection with the progress Of the
currency bill, friends of the pres
ident have been urging him to go
to southern climate, regardless of
congress suspending its activities dur
ing the holidays It has not been
definitely determined when or whore
the president will go, but it is stated
his proposed trip is the result Of pre-
arranged plans, and in no way con-
nected with his present indisposition,
although this has emphasized the need
Of a good rest after the strain Of
eight months of almost unbroken Off
cial activity
The prevalence of varying reports
during the day concerning the presi-
dents condition led to some uneasi-
ness at the capitol until reassuring adj
vices were given direct from the
White House.
Copies Of official dispatches of im-
portance were shown the president
during the day His temperature WAS
normal, and he sat up reading much
of the time, He transacted no BUSH
ness but dictated letter expressing
to the members Of the Gridiron club
his regret at being unable to attend
the dinner.
"f'll miss you more than YOU VIII
me- wrote the president