Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27

concurred in by the mayor and the citizens
committee. Most threatening conditions
existed regards the water supply, but
extraordinary efforts on the part Of the
water company have remied the situation.
which is improving from day to day, so
that physical suffering from lack of water
is impossible, although 1t cannot be de-
livered in sufficient quantities for proper
sanitation and fire purposes for some time.
1t would appear impossible, but l am as
sured by Gen. Greely and others that the
methods of relief and restoration were so
efficient that no person has suffered from
lack OF food, water or shelter.
Daily Sanitary Inspection.
THE question of sanitation is receiving
special attention. The entire city is in
spected daily by four trained mounted Off
GERS, who report regularly the situation
and necessities.
THE fortiications are practically unin-
iured. Considerable damage was done to
the military buildings at the Preside ana
on Angel Island. Reports Indicate that
there was no damage to the buildings on
Alcatraz Island. The army warehouses IN
the city were entirely destroyed. me mint
and appraisers building are practically IN
tact The eubtreasury. Is entlrely ae
stroyed. Opinions differ as to the extent OF
injuries to the post office. II Is nol se-
lieved that any vaults In the ,. is ~
or any banking institution IN the CITY h"So
suffered any material damage
.It is almost Impossible to give an go -
rate estimate of the cost OF repairs 10 puu, pan,,
lie buildings, but from personal lhspec.i@oi. @
of the buildings and from figures given me
nv competent builders l should say 'ia'
the appraisers building would cost IoF .Sa
pairs about $1,000; mint, $lo,ooo ana ana onn siie
most office building not to exceed SJo,'oVo
DR. Devine arrived Tuesday and co-opera-
five action is already Initiated, msurihs
harmony between the citizens conhii'tee'
the Red Cross agents and the niHtaIy "a I O., a.
1tr1nc
I'm the future Gen. Greely has agreed III
writing to take over, as asked by ~. ,ne
mayor the citizens committee ana II,
nevine the responsibility OF handllnS Tue
relief supplies and the delivery under SUIT
able regulations to the needy and desutute.
1t is reported to me that no DISCRIMINATION
of any kind has been Shown against any
one on account of race or color. The spirit
10 assist the suffering whoever they may
be. Cases of violence and crime nave peeh
exceedingly rare.
Health of the City Good
"Ttne health of the city is remarab.y good
everything considered. Stories regarding
pestilence and epidemics are destitute Oh
foundation Every care Is being taken 10
prevent epidemies, or extended sickness III
the future especially by providing agaihs'
contamination of water supply ahd ior 'ho
proper disposal of refuse OF al kinds
at the meeting of the citizens commit
tae this morning at which were present
Gov Pardee, Mayor Schmitz. Dr. DeVine'
Gems Greely and Funston and other OF
ficers of the army 1t was determined "
move the Chinese to the military reserVa-
tion at the Presidio where they Will be un-
der the direction and supervision or the
army. and where especial attention can pe
paid to matters of sanitation.
1.-THE Chinese consul called on me To-Day
and when informed of this arrangement eX-
pressed his qualification. l shall visit the
Chinese camp this afternoon Tor the pur-
nose of ascertaining their exact condltion
from personal inspection and examination.
''It is almost impossible to describe the
ruin wrought by the earthquake. and es-
fagration was due entirely to the absolute
lack of water supply. The people, however,
are confident and hopeful for the future,
and have not in any sense lost their cour-
age They feel under deep obllgations 10
you and the national government Tor the
prompt and efficient assistance rendered
them I strongly urge that Congress al
once appropriate sufficient money to repair
tie damages to the public buildings and for
the building of another subtreasury In
place of the one destroyed. l shall report
to you later the damage caused In other
sections of the state
Thanks for Promise of Troops.
Assistant Secretary oliver today received
a telegram from Major General Greedy at
San Francisco, replying to his telegram
in regard to the employment of additional
troops as follows: Many thanks for as
surances contained In your encouraging
telegram. Will endeavor to justify all con-
f1dence and responsibility.