Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-27
DISTRIBUTING RELIEF
DETAILED REPORT FROM GEN.
GREELY.

Mai. Cen Greedy. commanding at San
Francisco sent the following telegram to
the War Department today regarding exist
ing conditions In San Francisco:
Army assumed distribution of relief sup
plies today Devol handling transportation
and Krauthoff distribution. Fully 100000
people are being fed Only persistent and
constant efforts on part Of these and other
officers can bring about satisfactory condi-
lions over the enormous territory involved
and unprecedented number OF people receiy-
ing aid. Col. Jocelyn. with board. Is redis-
tricting the entire city for relief purposes
The additional force ordered will be entirely
needed to place this service on an efficient
footing and prevent the enormous waste of
supplies and materials which would neces-
sarily follow present system and methods.
Entire handling of troops has deyolved on
Gen. Funston. 1 retaining only questions
OF general policy. sanitation of city and dis
tribution of supplies. Secretary Metcaf
was pleased with the methods and means
being applied. Through Col Pratt am grad
ualiy acquiring accurate information and
extending needfui assistance to outlying
cities and towns. all endeavorfng to initiate
Capitalization In camps and committees out
side of San Francisco. which Is absolutely
necessary to insure economy and efficiency.
Health Conditions Good.
1.-THE health of the community and the
army Is wonderfully good. out of 5000
soldiers and sailors on duty in the city
only twenty being sick. All reports OF the
epidemic are absolutely groundless. DR..
Torney officially stated today that there
was not the slightest prospect of trouble
from diseases. providing contamination OF
water and proper sanitary methods now in
force could be continued. Harmonious con-
ference today between Secretary Metcalf,
governor of California, mayor. citizens
committee. DIR. DevIne and military author
tiles. Interference with personal nber-
ties or Imprisonment of property forbidden
by me Monday has been rigidly observed
by the army, and is now practically fol-
lowed by municipal and state officials. DR..
Devine is laborfng on the theoretical side
of relief. He requests the continuance Or
the receiving of stores and distribution OF
supplies by the army, as not only reason
able but absolutely essential Present
burden borne in every respect by the army
but hope that the Red Cross may be able
to take up the non-military duties of the
army Devine promises to relieve the
army of non-military duties at the
the interests of humanity. There is no pros
pect of such action for several weeks. Dr.
Devine is laboring earnestly with financial
problems and theoretical methods of treat
ment which it is hoped may be successfully
embodied in practicable work now proceed
ing under the army.
Hearty Cooperation.
The heartiest cooperation and harmoni-
Gus relations exist between the Red Cross.
the citizens committee, the mayor and the
army. DR.. Torney reports sanitation work
proceeding satisfactorily. Camping facili-
ties for all parties. including Chinese, are
ample and furnished without discrfmina-
ton. Col. Houer. consulting with engin-
"a
committee, having reported favorably. the
mayor and myself have approved the open
ing of certain electric railways pending
hours of daylight. Water conditions, while
not satisfactory. are ample for domestic
purposes and are becoming available for
industrial work, but fire supply must be
delayed for considerable period. Utiliza
ton of transports for storage purposes to-
day will relieve the stationed congestion
of railway facilities Notification of adj
ditional military force encourages very
greatly the mayor, the citizens committee,
as well as the present force, of which many
sadly need relief"