The Washington herald., 1919-10-12
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time. and statements from his ply
sicians have been worded conserva-
lively. They are satisfied with his
progress. but they still believe that
great exertion might bring q relapse,
with possibly serious consequences.
So they, are taking no chances. pre-
ferring to let nature rebuild slowly
and surely the energies drained
through months Of arduous labor.
The rest cure, which has constitut-
ed practically the, entire treatment
is to remain In force indefinitely. An
effort will be made 70 keep the Pres
ident completely separated from pub
lie Affairs. except in possible situa-
lions Of great gravity.
The President shows signs of
continued Improvement" said the
statement issued by his physicians
yesterday afternoon. but his condi-
tion is such as to necessitate his re-
naming In bed for an extended Pc
Rod"
The statement was signed by
Doctors Grayson. Francis X Der
cum. Sterling Rufin and z. r. Stitt
Dercum. a nerve specialist comes
from Philadelphia for the third time
to consult with the other doctors
He was not summoned, but came Al
his own convenience. His exami-
nation of the President corrobor-
ated the view of Grayson that con-
tinued rest is essential IL q salts
factory recovery is to be effected
Grayson said.
Wants to WORK
The President wants to go back
to his desk. and take a hand in the
Industrial Conference. II was stat
ed. When his physicians advise
against 1t. he reluctantly consents
TO abide by their dictum- II is con-
sidered possible that he may prevail
upon his attendants TO put him in
touch to some extent with what is
going on outside the White House
but they will not consent TO active
participation.
The President. it was learned
sits UP in bed during the day. and
has been propped up in a chair
He converses with members of his
family and doctors. showing an &C
! tive interest in affairs. They veei
the talk away from executive mat
ters. however.
Anxiety Lessena-
The White House has settled
! down to its normal routine. aftel
days during which the atmosphere
was surcharged with deep anxiety
and unspoken fears Secretary
Tumulty. whose profound devotion
! to the President has often been q
subject Of comment among fire.
~
now leaves his desk. sometimes
playing golf in the afternoon Fol
/ several days he did not leave the
| White House until late at night
DIR. Grayson seems happier. and
deep lines OF care on his face arc
relaxed.
Retains Good Humor.
Wilson's good humor remains with
him. even when he grows most tired
of staying in bed. and tries inedectu.
ally to arrange conferences with
Senators and other officials. This
Grayson said. Is an important factor
! in the Presidents improvement and
will do more than medicine. A close
friend of the President last night
| said four things have enabled hin
! TO keep going during the past months
I A never-failing sense of humor. a
careful diet regular exercise, and sys'
TEN IN work.
Dozen of callers visit che White
House daily and send in their cards
Messages come by cable and tele-
graph and from every part OF the
world
with my sympathy l extend to
| Your E1cellency my wishes for your
recovery" cabled the acting executive
OF Ecuador yesterday
President Leguia OF Peru cahled:
''It has given me the greatest sat
| isfaction to know OF the favorable
condition OF Your E1cellency. fol
whose speedy and full recovery
make the most fervent wishes. foi
the good Of the United States, and
oil mankind