The San Francisco call., 1906-04-29
ECONOMY MUST NOW PREVAIL
Gold Promised Not
Yet Arrived.
REFUGEES NEED FURTHER AID

into the belief that millions are on hand
to relieve the destitute people,
Both Mr.. Metcalf and DR.. Devine en-
dorsed Mr.. Phelan s remarks and vol
unteered to apprise Washington of the
situation. The generous appropriations
Of Congress had beenscounted upon by
the finance committee and the knowl-
edge that only a small amount of this
would be placed in their hands was
somewhat Of a shock.
The question of the continued use of
federal troops to assist in the preserva-
tion of the peace and good order of the
city developed a unanimity Of opinion
among the civil and militarY authori-
ties. A letter from General Greeley
commanding the United States troops
on duty here, TO Mayor Sehmitz was
read in the committed meeting The
General stated that the War Depart
ment looked without doubt upon the
&C tin - 1se - Z a policing
Saa Francisco and added that while he
personally was willing to continue any
work Of relief, sanitation or otherwise
he could not sanction the use of his
army on non military duties an hour be-
yond such obvious necessities, and
asked for written statement from the
Mayor in order that there might be no
doubt or misapprehension on his part
as to the need of federal forces.
Mayor Schultz, In commenting on
General Greeley g letter, said that the
federal troops had given immeasurable
assistance to the city since the disaster
and he asked the committee formally to
approve Of his action in asking the
military to take charge, and further
more that the committee request that
this control be continued
After DR.. Devine of the Red Cross
had added his endorsement Of the
Mayor g remarks, the motion to request
that the troops be permitted to remain
was adopted unanimously
METCALF READ HIS REPORT.
Victor H. Metcalf, Secretary of Com
merce and Labor, read his report to
President Roosevelt and the President IS
reply thereto, both Of which were re-
eeived bv the meeting with cheers. Mr..
Metcalf' s report was comprehensive
one and fully stated the conditions ex-
isting in San Francisco. Its conserva-
tlfG LOut anu lut luClQutSS WIFI
the effects of the disaster were put viii,
1t IS believed, go far toward enlighten-
ing the powers at Washington on any
and all points on which they may have
felt any doubt. Both General Greeley
and General Funston made brief state
ments in which they expressed the be-
lief that the strong support of the
military is now, and viii for some time
to come, continue to be necessary for
the regulation of the city and assisting
the civil authorities to regain a thor
ough grasp of affairs.
Absolute order still prevails in San
Francisco. The great city which but
a brief time since was known the world
over as the "second Paris,' so wide
was its reputation for gaiety and pleas
ure seeking, has settled into the quiet
est Of communities in which population
is not seen abroad after the first hour
of darkness.
While the most rigid patrol system is
maintained everywhere, the people are
free 10 come and 90 as they please. But
as there are no more places of reerea-
tion to attract them few venture abroad
at night.
TOO MANY SIGHTsEERS COME.
The influx Of sightseers is adding to
the troubles of the authorities and to
the discomfort Of those still residing in
San Francisco. Thousands of these peo-
pie crowd the ferry boats, block the few
open streets with all sorts of useless
vehicles aud seriously interfere with
those engaged in relief work Yester-
day they added to the terrific jam at
the main ferry depot and choked tie
narrow passages. They overran ruins
Of buildings wherever safety would per-
NIT and were absolutely ruthless in
their frantic efforts to seize upon some
article Of historic and intrinsic value
and cart it away. Some .cf these thous-
ands probably will find lodging and
food at the expense Of the relief COM
mittee, thus needlessly adding TO the
already tremendous burden Of stricken