New-York tribune., 1902-05-14
THE WORK OF RELIEF HERE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO SEND SUP
PLIES on SATURDAY on
THE FONTABELLE

al martinique.
President Morris X Jesup Of the Chamber of
Commerce held a conference with Edmond
Bruwaert the French Consul General; H. c. de
Medeuil. Of the American Trading Company: A.
Emilius Outerbridge the New-York agent or
the Quebec Steamship Line; Henry Hentz and
others interested in the trade with Martinique
After the conference Nj. Jesup announced that
he had been comforting with representatives OF
the shipping firms engaged in the Martinique
trade to ascertain what supplies had been
shipped within the last few weeks to the island
and the possible consumption, as to learn
as far possible what supplies may be on
hand on that island for immediate use.
Mr.. Jesup said he had been informed by Major
Brainard. Of the Quartermasters Department,
u S A. what the supplies were that were being
shipped on the United States steamship Dixie
which is to sail to-day. After consulting with
other members of the Chamber he had made
arrangements to ship by the steamship Fonta-
belle. Of the Quebec Line, which s to sail on
Saturday. supplies hest adapted to the imme-
diate needs of the survivors. the quantity to be
equivalent to one thousand barrels. This pre-
caution was taken, Mr.. Jesup added, so that in
case there should he any delay in the sailing Of
the Dixie. or in case of any accident to the
vessel. the inha btants of Martinique would be
cared for as speedily as possible.
PROVIDE FOR IMMEDIATE NEEDS.
This action. together with that taken on Mon
day in ordering the purchase of the supplies
aboard the steamship Madiana, the arrival of
that ship at Fort de France to-day. Mr. Jesup
said he thought would go far toward providing
for the immediate necessities of the people who
| survived the eruption. All this had been done
TO prevent delay and was in anticipation Of the
action Of the Chamber at its meeting to-day, at
l2:30 =.
Mr.. Outerbridge said after the conference that
he had concurred in the arrangement for the
purchase of the cargo Of the Madiana by the
Chamber Of Commerce. and that he thought
there would be no hitch in the taking Of the
foodstuffs on that vessel, the destruction Of
St Pierre left no one to claim the consignments.
He added that the Fontabolle. in addition 10
taking one thousand barrels Of supplies from the
Chamber of Commerce when II sailed on Satur-
day, would take quantities Of stores from pri-
vate firms which had interests at Martinique
and We're arranging TO send supplies for dis
tribution the island
Mayor Low received contributions for the re-
lief fund in aid of the Martinique and St Vim
cent sufferers aggregating 81 200 yesterday
The money will be turned over to the Chamber
Of Commerce committee and sent 70 the suffer
ers at once.
TO USE JACKSONVILLE RELIEF MONEY.
The executive committee OF the Joint commit
tee fer the Jacksonville relief. composed Of mem
hers Of the Chamber OF Commerce and the
merchants Association. has written n letter 10
John D. Crtmnlins. treasurer Of the committee
authorizing him to turn over an unexpended
balance Of $1,000 on deposit in the CITY Trust
Company To the committees hereafter 70 be
appointed by the Chamber Of Commerce and the
Merchants Association for the benefit Of the
ss1f1~r~rs in Martinique and ST Vincent Tho
executive committee Consists or Ahram :
Hewitt chairman, Alexander E. Orr. John Claf-
lin. Charles Stewart Smith. John n Crmmins
and William F. King
Althoush the committee OF the Merchants As
socation for the relief Of the sufferers in Mar
Unique has not vet been completed. the asso-
citation has already received offers Of help One
offer came in the shape Of check for 500 from
B Fischer & co ". Ormiston. of Austin
Nichols X Co. also sent word that he and his
firm could be relied upon 20 do whatever might
be necessary
II D Lockwood. of the Merchants Associa-
ton made tour yesterday OF several houses in
this city doing business with Martinique 10
learn what, in their judgment would be most
required in the nature of food supplies The list
given him is follows: Salt beef. salt pork
-four. Bordeaux bread, beans peas, lard leaf to-
bacco, cottonseed oil smoked herring goldfish
soda biscuits and ham.
William r Corwine OF the association. has ar
ranged with Captain Hugh j Gallagher. Of the
United States Army. who will represent the
Secretary OF War on the Dixie and take charge
OF the government supplies going down on that
vessel as we'll the disbursements necessary
y pe MADE to cable as soon after his arrival as
possible what the condition is and what in hie
judgment, will be needed in the way OF food sup
Pies. pies. ciothng medical supplies, etc. AS the
Dixie ought TO arrive there by Nav % word
ought TO be received soon thereafter
Mr. Corwine is on the track OF another vessel
Wnlcn POSSIBLY can be obtained al If
CUR ports. TO sail direct from that port TO Mar
Unique She is due 70 arrive her port TODAY
or tomorrow. He will have definite Information
by tomorrow. To load her IL would be nAces
sary to send the supplies down by rail TO the
port
NO REPLY FROM THE GOVERNOR
At the office of the French Consul General II
was said that reply had yet been received to
the cable message sent to the Governor Of Mar
Unique through the Colonial office at Paris AT
the instance Of Morris K. Jesup, president Of the
New-York Chamber of Commerce NJ Bruwaert
was authorized yesterday by Henry f Gourd
president of the French Chamber of Commerce
OF this city, 10 inform the Colonial Minister at
Paris that the chamber had raised Is 900 francs
and would send the money direct to Martinique
NJ. Gourd said that at a meeting OF the French
Chamoer OF Commerce on Tuesday evening at
his Offices No 35 South Wiiann-st the rnan,
bers had subscribed 500 each and that thA
Chamber had instructed its trea asurer Henry q
de Medeuil. the superintendent of the West
Indian trade of the American Trading COMPANY
to proceed TO Martinique with the funds raised
and with any other amounts that might be re-
iS eeiTed and PEI personally to superintend the dis
permission TO sail the Dixie and was busv
naking his preparations He hopes to carry
with him much more than the sum raised on |
Monday night.
At the Offices of the French Cable Company its |
cable ship which IS trying to pick up the north |
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