Evening star., 1919-10-04
PRESIDENT SHOWS
IMPROVEMENTS
GOOD NIGHTS REST
Messages Pouring in From
All Parts of Country to
White House.
WORDS OF HOPE SENT
FROM FOREIGN CAPITALS
Specialists Who Were Previously
Called Again Summoned by
Those in Charge.

President Wilson's condition was
more favorable early today, the Presi.
dent having had good nights rest
said bulletin issued at 1850 o'clock
this morning by DR.. Grayson.
The bulletin follows:
White House, October 4, 1850 am.
The President had a good nights
rest and his condition is more IA.
vorable. (Signed.) GRAYSON.
The Presidents temperature and
pulse are normal, and he is said to be
cheerful, though becoming somewhat
restless about being confined to his
bed.
Specialists Again Called.
Two specialists, who have examined
the resident before, were summoned
z. x. Dercum. neurologist, and DR..
George de Schweintiz, an eye special
ast, both Of Philadelphia.
Still Resting Comfortably.
After holding a, consultation of more
saitf saf an 1sia aouF III Drs b;e Psrcum Run and
o'clock. but made no announcement,
1t was understood unoficially, how
ever, that the President continued to
rest comfortably during the forenoon.
DR.. Grayson remained at the White
House. while DR.. Schweinitz was to
examine the Presidents seyes during
the day.
All three Of the Presidents dauEh-
ters are now at the White House and
are permitted to visit their father oc-
casionally. William G. McAdoo, the
Presidents son-in-law, was at the
White House for short time this
morning. but did not see the Presi-
dent: Joseph Wilson. the Presidents
brother, was In communication with
the Executive Mansion several times
by telephone, but remained in BaIti-
more.
Messages from all parts Of the
country and many foreign capitals
Sontinued 10 pour into the White
House today and q number Of officials
70 the Preaident,s condition, Among
the visitors were the Bulgarian min
lister and the Peruvian charge.
Details Of Illness.
Although reticent about details of
the condition Of their patient, those
who are attending Mr.. Wilson indi-
Gated that his ailment has not yet
clearly revealed the extent of its in
days might be required to decide its
full effect.
Nervous exhaustion. from which he
II suffering. complicated with his
long standing weakness OF the dfges-
tive organs. and lingering touch Of
doctors say have considerably weak
ened the Presidents powers OF re-
eistance.
For a man Of his years. however. Mr.:
Wilson's general physical system is said
to be in good condition to withstand
the combined attack against which he
now Is fighting. There have been no
intimations Of depleted heart action.
and the Presidents mind 10 declared by
his physicians to be so alert that they
have had considerable difficulty In keep
ing his attention diverted from the af-
fairs Of his Office.
Rule Rigidly Imposed.
The prohibition against official acts
of any kind, modified several days ago
long enough to permit him to sign a few
bills and nominations. has been rigidly
imposed again by DR.. Grayson, who Is
prepared to be insistent that no execu-
tive business shall come before the
President until he has shown marked
Improvement.
In enforcing their rest prescription
the physicians attending the Presi-
dent are particularly concerned about
his sleeplessness. This is understood
TO be connected with after effects OF
the influenza attack.
Since the President came home III
there have been many reports that a
simple operation might be performed
to ward of complications. but his
physicians have either discredited OIL
declined to discuss such a possibility
saying they could not go into details
as to what measures they might take
Secluded In his room In the White
House, the President is permitted to
see only members Of his family, and
virtually the only sources Of public
Information regarding his fitness
have been the brief Official bulletins
issued by DR.. Grayson.