Arizona republican., 1922-05-06
SENIOR MEMBEROF MORGAN
BANKING FIRM To UNDERGO
OPERATION TODAY
TRepublican a. p. Leased Wirel


NEW YORK. May 5. - Henry Fl.
Dawson, one Of the senior partners
of the banking firm of ]. p Morgan
and company, win be operated upon
at noon tomorrow for the removal
Of a tumor on the auditory nerve
near the brain. Friends and business
associates of Mr.. Dawson, while
pointing out that an operation near
the brain is necessarily serious, and
dangerous have faith in its sue
cessful outcome. Asked whether Mr.
Dawson, had an even chance, one
close business associate replied
Much better than even.' No fears
are entertained by Mr.. Dawson him.
self. His general health is said TO be
good and his mind keen.
Mr. Dawson was first operated OF
for "intra cranial pressure" on Aug
ust II. last. in Roosevelt hospital
The tunlor was discovered at that
time. but its removal then was not
attempted because it was felt that
he could not Withstand the additional
loss of blood and further anaesthetic
treatment which would be required.
The first operation took four hours
and it would have required an addi-
tional hour and a half to remove
the tumor.
The first operation was decided
upon after Mr.. Dawson had COM
planned about headaches and insom-
MIA, and their source was traced to an
affection of the auditory nerve which
conveys to the brain the impulses of
hearing obtained through the ear.
While the first operation was not
successful, it was felt that the pres
sure on the brain had been appreci-
ably lightened and that Mr.. Dawson
would be considerably relieved.
A few weeks after the operation,
Mr.. Dayison's physicians were so
pleased with the progress he made in
the first few weeks that they then
| expressed the opinion that he would
be back at his desk on April l Of this
year. His partners, however, did not
expect him. they said, much before
August l. Recently Mr.. Dawson re-
turned to New York from his winter
| home in Georgia. Except to state
that Mr.. Dawson has not been well
since he got back" his partners have
declined to discuss the ailments and
complaints which resulted in the de-
cision to operate gain.
One of the partners Of the Morgan
| firm declared that Mr.. Dawson 8
knowledge of its affairs and of cur
rent events was surprising in view
| his office. Mr.. Dawson explained it,
this partner said, by stating that he
| had little to do during his illness ex-
| cept to read the newspapers and
financial periodicals and to ask
| questions of those who came TO see
| him. His general appearance and de-
| meanor is said to be excellent.
Every precaution has been taken
to insure the success of the opera
| tion. There will be six or seven spe-
cialists, prepared for every emer-
| gency, and a squad of nurses and at
| tendants. In order TO insure quiet
/ no automobiles or visitors will be
/ permitted on the grounds.
Owing to the general public inter-
est in the operation, a direct tele-
i phone line was opened tonight be-
tween the Dawson home and the
| Morgan offices here. This will be
| continued until the crisis is passed
! In this way, members of the Morgan
| firm whose presence is required in
1 town will be kept informed of devel-
| opments and bulletins will be issued
| to the newspapers.
1t was stated at the Morgan offices
| today that the operation would not
! interfere with the plans of ]. p. Nor
1 gan, who is sailing for Europe on the
| stea mship Olympic May 13, to take
/ part in a meeting of a sub commit
| tee of the allied reparations commits
sion which was organized TO report on
/ the feasibility Of floating an interna-
| tional loan for Germany