New-York tribune., 1919-10-14

member of the Cabinet, had called an
other Cabinet meeting for tomorrow,
which would have been the second
since the Presidents illness. Mr.. Lam
sing declared late to-day, however that
he had not called a Cabinet meeting.
and would not, because there was no
occasion for the Cabinet to meet.
1t is asserted very fatty in some
quarters that the Democratic leaders
are seriously discussing the possibility
of Vice-President Marshall assuming
the duties of the Presidency, despite
the fact that many constitutional. law
years think that once the Vice-Presl-
dent has assumed the Office he cannot
relinquish 1t when the |inability" of
the President he succeeded has passed.
Believe President is Through
Accepting the brain clot theory as
correct, many Senators and officials
privately declare they do not believe
the President will ever resume his
duties as President. Physicians who
have had experience in such matters
have been consulted by virtually every
official in Washington, with the in
quiry as to how soon the President,
granting this is what is the matter.
might be expected, under the most
favorable circumstances, to resume the
duties of his office.
AS these physicians are quoted in
private conversations here, they are al
most unanimous that if the blood clot
theory is correct, it Will be at least
year before the President can per-
NIT himself to undergo the mental
strain which would result from his
taking an interest in some disputed
question. They believe that the peace
treaty <and every question connected
with it must be kept from the Presi-
dent above everything else, since he
feels so deeply about this that any
discussion of it would be apt to be in
furious.
Several Republican leaders III the
Senate declared to-day that absolutely
no move would be made by the Re-
publicans to establish the 'inability"
OF the President to perform his duties
in the meaning of the Constitution.
ANY such move, if it does come, must
come from the Democratic side, these
leaders say. The Republicans do not
wish to make any move in this ques-
ton, important as it is, which might be
construed by any one to SAVIOR Of pol
itics.
Not To Deny Rumors
Or. Grayson made it plain to- day,
after the issuance of the noon bull
letin that the physicians have agreed
not to deny any of the rumors cir
culated about the. Presidents condi-
tion. He referred all inquiries as to
these reports to the official bulletin, be-
yond which, he said, he and the as
sociate physicians would not go at
this time.
DIR. Grayson said that rest and quiet
would continue to be the remedy ap-
piled to the Presidents condition.
"The President could sign bills TO-
day. if they were placed before him."
said one White House official. But We
are not putting them before him"
Secretary Tumulty, though noticeably
irritated by the rumors of the Presi-
dents condition, declined to make Off
cial denial of any of the stories. Mr.
was in the hands of DR.. Grayson and
other physicians, and that all an
nouncements of the Presidents condi-
tion must come from them.
The President was said to have
rested comfortably to-day. The change
in the weather, slight drop in the
temperature, was reported to have had
8 noticeable effect upon the patient. He
slept for brief time this afternoon.
During periods OF the day Mrs. Wilson
read to him, and the photographic rec
ords continued to be used to amuse the
President.
Dutch Queen Extends Sympathy
Numerous inquiries by telegraph and
mail as to Mr.. Wilson'S condition con-
ute to be received at the White House.
The Minister from The Nethelands.
who is at the summer legation at Man
chester, Mass, sent the following mes
sage:
"Her Majesty the Queen of the
Netherlands, has instructed me to con-
vey to the President of the United
States her profound sympathy with
his illness and the expression of her
heartfelt wishes tor a speedy and com
plete recovery. will greatly apprec-
late your kindly transmitting this
message"
Other messages received We're:
''The Italian Commercial Delegation
to the International Trade Conference
just landed in the United States, re-
joices at your reported improvement,
wishes to express to you it's cordial
wishes and most respectful greetings
"Quartieri Attolico."
''Sa.. Salvador, October IL, 1919
81 deplore from my heart the Ill
condition of your Excellency's health
and make the most fervent wishes for
your speedy and full recovery.
Carlos Melendez,
"President of Salvador"