The New York Times/1901/08/01/Signor Crispi Sinking

SIGNOR CRISPI SINKING.

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His Struggle a Terrible One—Family Said to Have Refused Priestly Offices.

NAPLES, July 31.—The bulletin issued tonight regarding Francesco Crispi's condition announced that he had suffered a relapse and was weaker.

Signor Crispi's terrible struggle for breath can be heard even in the roadway of the street where his residence stands. The members of his family and his two secretaries surround his bed. It is reported that the family have refused priestly offices.

On hearing of the telegrams of sympathy from King Victor Emmanuel and Dowager Queen Margherita, Signor Crispi said, "Oh, good King, good Queen!" He has not spoken since.