The Washington times., 1906-04-27
GEN. GREELY OYERCONES
EXISTING OBSTACLES
People Being Fed With Systematic
Regularity by Troops and Citi-
zens Aiding Them.

Work Os distributing relief supplies in
San Francisco was assumed today by
the army officials. as Il result OF the
Presidents announcement that the Red
Cross officials should be relieved Of a
great portion of this responsibility.
Major General GreeIy's dispatch 10 the
War Department this morning follows:
Army assumed distribution relief sup
plies today. Devol handling transporta-
tion and l[rauthof distribution Fully
100000 people are being fed. Only per-
sistent and constant efforts on part OF
these and other officers can bring about
satisfactory conditions over the enor-
NOUS territory involved and unprece-
dented number Of people receiving aiu.
Colonel Jocelyn, with board, is redis-
tricting the entire city for relief pur-
poses. The additional force ordered will
be entirely needed to place this service
on an efficient footing and prevent that
enormous waste of supplies and ma
terials which would necessarily follow
present system and methods.
Entire handling OF troops has been
devolved on General Funston, l retain
ing only questions of general policy and
sanitation of city and distribution OF
supplies Secretary MetcaIf was pleased
with the methods and means being ap-
piled Through Colonel Pratt am grad
ually acquiring accurate information
and extending needful assistance to out
lying cities and towns. all endeavoring
TO initiate centraliza tion in camps and
communities outside Of san Francisco,
which is absolutely necessary TO ensure
economy and efficiency. Health of COM
mUnity and army wonderfully good. Out
OF 5000 soldiers and sailors on duty in
CITY only twenty sick
All reports of the epidemics are absO-
lutely groundless. DR. TOrney officially
states today that there was not the
slightest prospect of trouble from dis
eases, provided contamination of water
and proper sanitary methods now IN
force could be continued. Harmonious
conference today between Secretary
Metcalf. governor of California. mayor
military authorities Interference with
personal liberties or impressnent al
property, forbidden by me Monday has
been rigldly observed by army. and Is
and State officials
Dr. Devine is laborinG on the theoreti-
cal side of relief. re requests that CON
tinuance of the receiviIi- stores anf
distribution supplies by the army as not
onIy reasonable but absolutely essential
Fresent burden borne in every respect
by the army. but hope that the Rec
Cross may be able to take nm rhe NON
military duties Of the army Deyin.
promises TO relieve the army OF non,
military duties at the earliest practica bl.
moment. consistent with the interests o'
humanity There is no prcSpect OF siIct
2cuon Tor several weeks. DIR. Devin,
Is laboring earnestly with financial prob
lens and theoretical methods of treat
ment which it is hoped may be success
fully embodied in practicable work nov
proceeding under the army The hearti
est corporation and harmonious reIa.
tons exist between the Red Cross, thu
citizens committee, the mayor, and tn,
army.
Notification of additional militar,
force encourages very greatly tn,
mayor. the citizens committee as wei
as the present force. of which mauN
sadly needed relief GREEI.Y-
Major General. Commanding.