The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-04-21

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by Mayor Mcclellan, who said:
Although Ihave not succeeded in getting
into communication with Mayor Schmita,
reports Of the disaster leave no doubt that
help is needed and needed Immediately"
The Mayor then said that he had already
received contributions of $4,000 and hat
e25, 600 more was on the way.
Robert w. De Forest was appointed
chairman Of the committee, Jacob H,
6chiH treasurer and X, W. Hebberd
secretary. An executive committee sug-
gested by the Mayor was unanimously
chosen. This committee is
The Mayor Tex %officio), Morris X. Jesup,
r. w. Hebberd, Myles Tierney, Jacob H.
Bohiff, Robert w. De Forest Cleveland II,
Dodge, Charles. A. Schieren, st. Clair Nc
Kelway, Nathan Blur, Thomas W. Mulry,
Isaac N. Seligman, Alfred 7. White, Ed
ward Z. Devine, Lee X. Frankel, the Rev.
D. D.. Mcmahon and william A. White.
A resolution introduced by John W.
Crimmins was adopted referring all ques-
tions OF the distribution of the money col
lected to the executive committee with
power. There was a desire expressed by
some Of the general committee that the
distribution OF the funds be plaoed in the
hands of Edward T. Devine OF the Red
Cross Society, a member Of the general
committee, who had been sent tothe stricken
city before he received news Of his appoint
ment on the Mayors committee.
A resolution introduced by the secretary
was adopted providing that:
owing to the great distance between this
city and San Francisco II will not be pos
sible for the committee to receive or dis
tribute supplies to the sufferers In that city,
All assistance is requested to be in the
form of financial contributions. which may
be sent to the treasurer of the executive
committee, Jacob H. Schiff.'
Mr.. De Forest said every effort would be
made to make tho funds received 60 as far
as possible to do the most good and to pre-
vent any Waste. He deola red that con-
tributions were wanted not from the rich
alone, but also from those with the least
TO give. 81 could wish, /" he said in closing,
shat every citizen of New York, no matter
how small his peans, might have "A part in
this work
When the general committee adjourned
the executive committee went into session
and adopted a resolution which practically
negatives the proposition to have the funds
collected by the committee distributed by
the Red Cross society. This was the reso-
luton adopted:
ResoIred. That 1t is the sense OF this COM
nIttee that the distribution of any needed
assistance contributed through this com
mittee should be- made as far AS possible
through the local committees or organiZa-
tions in the different cities. towns and vii
lagos.
Resofred. That a copy OF this resolution
be sent to Secretary TAFT.
Another action Of the committee was to
request the newspapers to warn the public
against making contributions except directly
TO the committee or through some respon-
sible medium, as no solicitors would be
employ we'd for the collection Of funds.
cBIG OF COMMERCE
The Chamber of Commerce at a specia
meeting called to devise plans for the re-
lief of San Francisco took action which re-
suited in the increase of its relief fund from
SIS, 900 to more than $500 900 before the day
was>over. With the exception Of the CO.
casion OF the Chicago fire, when the cham
Der raised 81 100 600, the amount is already
the largest ever got together for RELIEF
under the auspices Of the chamber. At
that time, however, the Chamber Of CON-
meroe took charge OF the great bulk OF the
contributions made by residents Of this
city:
teal and businesslike. Little time was
wasted in oratory.
aThere is no use Of my explaining the
necessity Of this meeting" said President
Jesup In calling it to order. An have heard
Of the great calamity that has befallen a
sister oity, We are here to express our
sympathy; but more than that, we are here
to offer our services. We have got to be
wise, discreet and unselfsh. Whenever
any occasion for philanthropy has arisen
incur land or foreign cities the chamber
has expressed its sympathy in a practical
way. Let us keep up the reputation this
chamber has sustained and not fall
The following resolutions were then
NfSredb by Charles Stewart Smith:
.wharNas an inscrutabls calamity Of APP
sailing MAGNITUDE has overtaken our sister
lnity oe San Francisco. causing the death Of
q large number Of its citizens and deprivinG
Iehousands Of their homes and Of the nSces.
ENkIes Of Lite: therefore, be 1t
\, Resplys% That this Chamber desires 70
SonyeY 20 the Mayor OF San Francisco. and
1hruugh him 20 its c~ltiEens.a a. expression Of
Sta profound Aynpathy In their terrible afnic-
~ RsSehsA Second, that q special committe,
~ appointed by the president, OF wnich n
anal BE- chairman, whose duty 1t shall be Il
lSeoeiye subscriptions for the relief OF tn
EruferesAnd 20 daposes Of the same In such
mannef o. the committee may deem adyls
able 10 accomplish the best results.
Resotesd, Third, that said committee shal
heve power 70 add to l~tsnutnber u this shoulc
be deemed advisable,
'No words;' said Mr.. Smith, can add t.
the impression which the awful facts con
vey. In some respects this dreadful calam
ity seems unparalleled In the history o
the world"
The resolution was adopted, after al
amendment offered by Seth Low made II
applicable to all the earthquake and fire
swept localities Of the coast.
In announcing his committee Presiden
Jesup said the subscription should reacl
the sum Of $500, 900 at least. The COMMITTEES
is az follows: Morris X. Jesup, Charles S
Smith, Alexander Z. Orr, John s. Kennedy
Vernon II. Brown, Isidor Straus, Corneliu