Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
AUTHORITY CONFLICT
REQUEST LIKELY FOR ABSOLUTE
MILITARY RULE.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 21-There ap-
pears to be considerable confusion and con-
ficting orders between the military and
civil authorities. At present each Is act
ing independently of the other and there Is
necessarily confusion. 1t is very likely
that the general committee or some MEM
Der of that committee will appeal directly
to President Roosevelt to proclaim abso-
lutte military rule, placing the entire situa-
ton in the hands of the federal authorities,
which, 1t is believed, would simplify mat
ters and obviate all confusion of orders
Many rumors of summary execution OF
men caught in the act of looting last night
were afioat today, but they could not be
verified The only case of shooting posi-
lively known is that of foreigner, who
was ordered to chop down some trees by
soldier. Not understanding English. the
foreigner started to walk away and was
shot through the body and dangerously
wounded.
There are persistent but unconfrmed re-
ports of the hanging of two men in Jeffer-
son Square last night. 1t Is reported also
that two Japanese were shot and killed by
soldiers In the western addition. and that
there was considerable thievery in the resi-
dence section last night.
There was very little water In the un-
burned section of the city today. but 1t was
promised by the water company that ali
that section lying west of Van Ness avenue
would have connections with the water
mains before morning.
About the only water to be had in the
residence section today was that which had
been conserved by the thoughtful house
holders, who filled bath tubs and every
other sort of receptacle.
Splendid Service by Autos.
Automobiles have rendered splendid serv-
ice in the relief work Many of them have
been confscated by the military and civil
authorities and drivers Immediately pressed
into service. Working day and night since
the hour of the earthquake, some of these
operators have been without sleep or rest
during that period. AS result several or
the chauffeurs last night fell into utter col
lapse in front of the municipal headquar-
ters.
A tour of a considerable distance sur
rounding Golden Gate Park today showed
ly low, although 1t was generally known
that large quantities of supplies would be
distributed within few hours At the
fires before some Of the finest houses along
were many men and women apparently
wealthy who had absolutely nothing to eat
These were supplied by neighbors in bet
At midnight there were about 100 In
jured and sick in the park emergency hos
pital, which consists of ten tents. Students
from medical colleges assisted the phySi-
clans. Nurses and others supplied coffee
and food to hundreds who had gained ad-
mittance from the military guard.
Departure of Vessels Stopped.
For two days and nights squad OF po-
lice has been performing patrol duty in
Golden Gate strait Two lieutenants and
eight men aboard the tug Sea Rover last
night prevented the departure of several
vessels from the harbor for the reason they
carried food. Among them were the bark
enttnes Eureka and Barracuda, bound for
Portland with considerable supplies on
board.
ALI vessels stopped and were compelled
to drop anchor in the stream or return to
the dock, where the food was unloaded and
turned over to the authorities On Thurs
day a similar detail OF police succeeded in
saving for San Francisco many tons OF food
that would otherwise have been carried to
cities up and down the coast e-