Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-04-28
.RMT FOR NEW STEEL STRUCTURE
OURTEEN SQUARE MILES DEVASTATED
SIGNS OF CONFUSION ARE DISAPPEARING
Harmony and Pledges of Good
Feeling Mark Meetings OF
Various Administrative
Bodies

SAN FRANCISCO. April n.-Harmony
and pledges Of good feeling marked the
meetings today of the various bodies OF
citizens, committees and representatives OF
the army which are administering the af-
fairs of San Francisco
The last sign of confusion and misundcr-
standing which at times existed has disap-
peared. The first signs OF the return to
former conditions were the resumption OF
street care traffic In certain sections and
the taking out of the first permit for the
erection OF modern steel structure upon
the ground occupied a few days ago by a
! less substantial one. Archbishop Riordan
appeared at the meeting OF the citizens
general committee today and in an eloquent
! speech counselled harmony between those
who are striving to bring order out OF
| chaos, and predicted city greater, more
beautiful and a more striking example OF
American pluck and enterprise than the old
San Francisco. Union should be our
watchword," said the archbishop, "and
whatever differences may have existed be-
tween the men OF this community In the
past should be wiped out. The Catholic
church is perhaps among the very heaviest
losers, but we are undismayed and 1 come
here today to tell you that the noble men
and women over whom have direction are
at your service"
These ringing sentences Of the archbishop
were enthusiastically cheered.
Mayor Schmitz replied to these sentiments
in speech equally eloquent. saying that
harmony already prevailed and that what
ever enmity may have been felt in the past
was wiped out and the citizens Of san
Francisco had but one object in view--the
Immediate upbuilding of a newer and better
Municipality.
DIR. Bovine, on behalf OF the Red Cross
society, added to the general feeling Of the
occasion by reading telegram from Secre-
tary of War Taft in which the latter told
of the qualification of President Roosevelt
at learning of the harmony that now ex-
lists in the carrying out Of the immense
work which has been put upon San Fran
cisco.
street Car Service Resumed.
The reappearance of the first electric cars
upon the streets of San Francisco since the
great disaster was celebrated as quite an
event. City and railroad officials and in
vited guests filled the first car started on
the run across the city, Mayor Schmitz act
ing as motorman. Everywhere the sight OF
the car was greeted with cheers from
thousands of pedestrians. A continuous
on several of the oross-town lines and
thousands Of people were carried free OF
charge.
Est Building Permit.
The first building permit. applied for and
granted today was for a twelve-story steel
structure to be erected by Thomas Magee.
This is one of the first substantial evidences
that the business men OF San Francisco in
tend losing no time in getting down TO
} business.
A cold rain fell for several hours last
night and this morning and brought addi-
! tional hardships on the people sheltered
only by tents and temporary buildings In
the parks. To further add TO their dis
comfort the wind blew a gale from the
north all day, scattering dust and ashes
everywhere, in some places throwing down
: the tottering walls OF burned buildings.
Tonight is one Of the most uncomfortable
: since the great fire and the lack Of heat in
the tents OF the homeless as well as in the
houses of the more fortunate. brings ex-
! treme discomfort.
, ChiDese Problem solved.
What to do with the unfortunate Chi
nese Of San Francisco. a problem which
has given the authorities considerable
, worry during the last few days. has been
settled, at least temporarily. Since the de-
struction of Chinatown it's Inhabitants
have been living in tents and in even less
comfortable quarters on a large tract of
land on the north side OF the bay Know
ing the gregarious habits OF the Chinese,
the citizens committee and the mayor
: feared IL even few OF them returned to
4 their old ~'strict and took up quarters the
z entire Chinese population would follow and
: . the problem OF moving them. which has
u agitated San Francisco for many years
: would be great ever. Therefore
when the suggestion was made that the
Chinese be moved temporarily TO a large
y open tract Of land In the Preside reserva-
d ton. It was adopted Immediately and here
they will find resting place until arrange
. ments can be definitely made for their
u permanent city st Hunters Point, a mos
desirable spot on the southern arm OF sar
Francisco bay.
, The statement went out early today thai
= a large body of Italian and other Latir
:, races camped along the north beach wer,
= suffering from lack OF shelter OF any kind
a. This Is not entirely true. The relief com
"a mittee had has more difficulty in system
- atizing the work among these people thar
:, elsewhere, and much OF their discomfor
,e has arisen through their own Ignorance o
1. camp life The unsatisfactory conditions
however. were considerably alleviated II
TINS district today.
7. Statement of Finance COmmittee.
m The finance committee late today CAV
=, out che following recapitulation Of the sub
scription fund
W Total Out-Of-town subscriptions. -. .61T, ,0SS
Local subscriptions ..,.,......... zlS.s5O
AotAi ssss-f-ssss- ..ss. see. fafooAi ivoosf
", Subscriptions promised but not
signed .'..'...''''-''''''''.''''''' eSO.4OO.o
Grand total ............-.....--.$5.41.4 81 Al. 42s 4
m At a meeting OF the finance committe
m late today, Prof Andrew c. lawson. chair
X. man Of the state earthquake investigatio
W committee, accompanied by Governor Par
% dee made request for small appropria
tion necessary 10 begin the work imme
". diately. When questioned as 20 the prac
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