Japan In Wonder As Mikado Gains.

New York Times 100 years ago today, July 23, 1912:
Continued Recovery of the Emperor Adds to His Prestige as Almost Superhuman
BUT CRISIS IS NOT PAST
Ten Thousand Pilgrims Daily Visit Shrine to Pray and Children Hold Devotions Before the Palace.
    TOKIO, Tuesday, July 23.— Profound satisfaction and thanksgiving have been caused throughout the empire by the continued reports of improvement in the Emperor's condition.
    That their ruler, who was actually at the point of death, is almost superhumanly regaining his health, naturally adds to his wonderful prestige among his people.
    A bulletin issued at 5 o'clock this morning said:

    5. A.M.— Improved conditions generally sustained. Temperature at 3:30, A.M., 102.4. His Majesty somewhat sleepless.

    At 5:30 o'clock a Minister of the Imperial Household gave out word that the Emperor was sleeping soundly and that his appetite had improved.
   The change for the better, which set in Sunday morning, was maintained throughout yesterday. A bulletin issued by the Court physicians at 5 o'clock last evening said:

    Temperature, 100.4 Fahrenheit; pulse, 88; respiration, 26. Digestion good. Improved conditions sustained.

    A later evening bulletin said:

    Temperature, 98.60; pulse, 72, strong; respiration, 24. Other symptoms improving.

    These announcements have materially
lessened the public tension, but the attending physicians say that, while there is reason to be encouraged, the public must wait a full week before assurances can be given respecting the outcome.
    A specialist is quoted as saying that this is only the first stage in the Emperor's malady and advising against overhopefulness, because the second and third stages of the disease must be passed through before full confidence in his Majesty's recovery can be restored.
    The Emperor was able yesterday to speak to his three grandsons, who had been summoned from the Summer residence, and also to the Crown Princess, to whom he intrusted a message to the Crown Prince, who is reported nearly recovered.
    For a considerable period during the early days of his sickness the Emperor was semi-conscious, lapsing occasionally into unconsciousness. Delirium was also one of the symptoms which caused concern to the physicians. But the delirium now has disappeared, and the Emperor's mind has become comparatively clear.
    Expressions of concern, couched in unusually sympathetic terms, are being received from every quarter of the world — from rulers, great business houses, and individuals. Yuan Shi Kai, President of the Chinese Republic, sent a special representative to convey his deep personal sympathy, and also that of China. A telegraphic message from Yuan Shi Kai described the Emperor as "one of the world's great peace-holders."
    Ten thousand pilgrims are daily visiting the imperial shrine of Ise to pray for the recovery of the Emperor.
    Crowds of school children gathered outside the palace grounds yesterday and presented a moving spectacle while they prayed for the recovery of the Emperor.
    In the afternoon representatives of various Christian sects visited the palace to express their condolence with the imperial family, and their hopes for the recovery of his Majesty.
    Count Okuma, former Foreign Minister, and others of the Elder Statesmen visit the palace daily to inquire after the Emperor's health.
    The stock market improved generally as a result of the satisfactory news. The Nichi Nichi, one of the leading newspapers, publishes a report that entertainments are to be resumed.