The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-15

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-THE secre-
tary Of war this afternoon issued the
following appeal to the governors OF
states for aid for the storm sufferers In
Porto Rico:
'sirs: I inclose herewith copies Of two
telegraphic dispatches received last even
Ing from the governor general Of Porto
Rico, by which II appears that the
devastation wrought by the recent hurri-
cane In that island Is even greater than
was at first supposed. 1t Is evident
that a great multitude Of people. rem
dered utterly destitute by this awful
calamity. must be fed and cared for dur
ing q considerable period until they can
have the opportunity to produce food for
themselves. Enormous quantities Of
supplies Of the kind indicated by the
governor general must be procured.
THE magnitude Of the work to be ac-
complished leads this department to
supplement the appeal already made to
the mayors Of the principal cities OF the
country by q more general appeal. and
beg you to ask the people OF your state
to contribute generously to the relief Of
the people Of Porto Rico.
swift steamers have been provided
to leave the port Of New York to carry
the supplies directly to Porto Rico as
rapidly as they can be collected.
contributions should Be either In sup
plies OF the character indicated or In mon
ey. In order that the supplies can be pur-
chased. The supplies should be sent to
Col. r. B. Jones. army building. foot OF
Whitehall street. New York city. In pack
ages plainly marked Porto Rican Re-
iief.' and he should be consulted as to
the time Of shipment.
Money should be sent 10 the National
Bank Of North America. New York city.
which has been designated as depository
for the relief fund. Very respectfully
"ELIHU ROOT.
Secretary OF War"
The Navy VIII Assist.
Acting Secretary OF the Navy Alien to-
day wrote Secretary Root that the navy
desired TO cooperate IN every way II could
In rendering assistance to the Storm
stricken people OF Porto Rico and tender
ing a warship to be placed at the dis
posal OF the war department IL II was de-
sired 20 convey supplies to the island. Tho
offer doubtless will be accepted, as every
available means is being adopted TO hurry
along the great stock Of supplies whica is
imperative.y needed
Mr.. Allen is In teiegraphic communica-
ton with several naval stations with a
view 20 having ship ready as soon as the
war department wants II.
Gen. Alger's Contrtbution.
Secretary Root received the following
dispatch today:
Grand Mere, Que, Aug. H.
Hon. Elihu Root, Secretary Of War,
Washington: forward you today 500 for
Porto Rico relief fund
"R- A. ALGER."
Secretary Root replied:
Gen. r. A. Alger. Grand Mere. Que:
Thanks for your generous contribution to
Porto Rico relief. ! trust you are rapidly
regaining your health.
"EIIHU ROOT.
Secretary OF War"
The committee organized In Washing.
ton to secure and forward relief 10 tho
people Of Texas has decided TO give way
entirely 20 the Porto Rieans and Will So
licif no more a.d for Texas.
The McPherson Takes Supplies.
NEW YORK. Aug 1.-THE transport
Mcpherson. with a cargo OF supplies for
the storm sufferers Of Porto Rico. left
her pier In Brooklyn this afternoon
About two-shirsis OF the original cargo
OF army supplies were left behind to
make room for the quantities Of rice
beans. grain. clothing. lumber. etc. re-
eu.red for the immediate necessity OF
the SnYerers