The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-05-02
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In this manner II was pointed out that
at reasonable atre and with cash on
hand would accomplish IN four or Ave
years what would otherwise require 10
er- -2a-SAaFs- time and the borrowing
OF money az n high rate OF interest.
At the same time the immediate neces-
stiles OF merchants and manufacturers
was discussed I'm general way and an
earnest discussion was held regarding
public institutions.
NO ARCHITECTS NEEDED.
The state board OF architecture has is
sued n statement TO the effect that the
rumor. which has gained currency
throughout the Eastern states. that archi-
tects were needed in San Francisco, was
without foundation. The board claims
that there are over $50 certified architects
and 1000 draughtsmen I'm the state. Mem
bers OF the board claim that not only
are there no prospects for immediate em-
ployment. but many OF the coming archi-
tects will find II difficult to maintain
themselves.
WILL PRESENT PLAN
Secretary OF Commerce and Labor Met
calf. who In here as the personal repre-
sentative Of the president will be re-
quested TO lay before President Roosevelt
and the cabinet upon returning to Wash
inRton the plan proposed by former Mayor
James u. Phelan Of having the govern
ment guarantee a large municipal bond
Issue by San Francisco for the purpose
~ rebuilding the city.
This action, ~ Is said. was unofficially
decided upon az a conference held last
night between the finance committee, OF
which Mr. Phelan is chairman. and the
muy0r, nj which tf1c proposition for the
rehabilitation OF this city as suggested
by Mr., Phelan. was discussed at length.
II Is proposed that San Francisco shall
issue bonds In the sum OF 5000. 900 900 10
run series Of years and the payment
OF which 10 be guaranteed by the United
States
BEING RAPIDLY RESTORED.
The electric lighting system is rapidly
being restored and street lighting was
greatly extended last night Electric light
service for residences will be available
and resumed os soon rs the mayor CON
slders there Will he no further danger
from FIRE.
The street car system Is making rapid
progress In re storing - lines All able
todied men mus. go 10 work or leave
tile city. Chief Oman has determined
that those who apply for relief and re-
fuse 10 work when IL is offered them shall
leave the city or be arrested for vagrancy.
The police judges have suggested the
tNNtnllrllitk OF NUhln k'Nk anu putting
all vagrants and petty offenders at work
clearing up the ruins.
GENERAL BATES GOING TO FRISCO.
Washington. NAV e-Major General A.
r. Bates. retired. former paymaster gen
eral Of the army. will leave Washington
tomorrow for San Francisco where he
will look after accounting for the Red
Cross funds and the money contributed
by the government for the relief or earth
quake sufferers and will report to the
secretary of war,
AETNA CoMPANY's LOSSES
Hartford. Conn. MAY "A statement
has been Issued by the Aetna Fire Insur-
ance company Of this city on IT'S liiblli-
ties resulting from the San Francisco
IRE and the net loss OF the company Is
estimated at 81. 10000 The total amount
OF insurance carried by the company in
the burned city was A4oo,coo
Mr. Newlands presented a joint reso--
luton directing tho senate committe on
finance and the house committee on ways
and means 90 investigate the feasibility
OF the government guaranteeing bonds
10 assist in the rebuilding OF San Fran
cisco
The resolution rectes the recent dis
aster and says that under tho powers of
the general welfare clause of the Con-
sutution congress should come 60 the aid
~ San Francisco
The Newlsnds resolution was referred
10 The hnance COMMITTEES.