The San Francisco call., 1906-06-10

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or Schmitz Major General A. w. Greedy
submitted plans yesterday to his
Honor, together with his opinion as to
men of the city.
Major ]. A. Castor has made an ex-
animation of public grounds with a
view to determining upon the best sites
for the houses and Captain w. w.
Harts. corps OF engineers, has prepared
and submitted plans and estimated the
cost of the temporary buildings.
General Greelys report TO the Mayor
is as follows:
Headquarters Pacific Division,
SAN FRANCISCO, June I, 1906
His Homer Z. e Schmitz Mayor of
San Francisco. City--Sir. Recurring to
your Honor's request that / should ex-
press my opinion as to the best method
housing for the homeless workmen of
San Francisco. ! have to submit the
following recommendations: As l un-
derstand that this subject has been un-
der consideration Jointly by your Honor
and by the finance committee of the
Red Cross, I shall also furnish DR.. De-
vine with the same information.
ion IT toward Ward repPfaeement snpP e OF Of % the Tens of of
thousands of dwelling houses destroyed
~ fire. before another wet season, is
avident TO every thoughtful man.
PROVISION MUST BE MADE.
'Fhe number of people deprived of
hclter in the city of San Francisco by
re and earthquake is somewhat indef-
mite, but the number cannot be less
nan 225.eoo. 1 am officially informed
~ the chief of the Census Bureau that
he population of the burned district in
800 aggregated in round numbers 1885,
100. The natural increase and the great
n1ux OF people into this area during
he past six years, in connection with
he great apartment -hpuses lately CON
'jtrueted and the large humber of board
lighthouses and cheap restaurants eS-
doubtless Increased the population of
SOC by 40, 900.
In any event the population rendered
houseless could NOT possibly be less
lppears to be most improbable that the
great demands for workmen,s houses
san be satisfactorily met before next
foyenber' when the rainy season com.
question of caring for the great bulk
If the houseless must be left in part to
)lans OF rehabilitation presented by DR..
e. T. Derine and now under eensidera-
len.
How far these two methods will meet
he necessities Of the case you are bet
ser able to forecast than / can do. but
feel sure that temporary accammoda-
ions viii be necessary TO prevent great
suffering and increased mortality the
MANY MEN WILL RETURN.
On June l there were more than
i2,06e (the Southern Pacific census
llaces the number at 42,620) people In
san Francisco under canvas, in bar
raeks and other emergency shelter,
hone properly provided against stormy
weather. BY November next the shell
Ter of the entire number Will be practi-
cally unit for wet weather. The pres
ent numbers must be largely increased
nv n M
camping in adjacent localities, and by
the Influx of werkmen. W
Assuming that 25.ooe persons have
.ooe will double up. in the remaining
buildings and that $4,000 will be pro-
vided for by private enterprise. this
aicipality or by the Red Cross. Even
II Dir. E. T. Devines excellent scheme
Of providing cheap. houses through a
special corporation is promptly carried
than 10000 can be thus sheltered this
autumn
AS an alienation. and not as an en-
struction of 1000 cheap buildings TO ac-
commodate 10000. at an estimated cost
of s278,315, is, therefore, recommended.
along lines hereinafter described.
II is proposed that these buildings be
constructed from Red Cross funds; that
they be located on suitable public
grounds accessible to street railways
ing tenants. IL any worthy person Is
destitute his rent should be paid from
Red Cross funds. The city should be
responsible for order and sanitation,
struct, lease and be otherwise respon-
sibIe for the financial side of the prob
lem. These buildings should be vacat,
date, say May 81. 1903.
PARKS ARE AVAILABLE.
In aCoardanaa with NV irSfruotfoue
Major j. A. CASTOR. First cavairy, has
carefully examined all parks public
grounds, ETC. in IN such parts M Of the city
houses that are convenient to lines OF
railway, either in opFratioH or pro-
jected. AS a result of this investiga
on Alta Plaza. Garfield Square. South
Square, Telegraph Hill Park, Ports
mouth Square. Union Square and Mar
There has been recommended to nae
as suitable locations for temporary
houses: Lafayette Park. Hamilton
Ssnas SaoaTss pqeeos Miesisn FsrK
Park, washington Square. Columbia
Square, and the strip Of city property
Park Details as to size, capacity,
water, sewerage, etc, of the various
parks are set forth In the acconpsHy-
Ing inclosure.
Ine squares ualueQ W0ul0 dnQIQ Sltce
suficient for 1880 people, If they were
placed in barracks. which is not recon-
mended, save where such barracks are
now standing. II separate houses are
erected for each family. possibly 10000
people could be accommodated.
The type of buildings suggested is
the light frame, wooden structure for .
single family, to be provided with
shower bath and water closet.
The monthly rent for such buildings
should vary from $S to IS, according to
circumstances.
The buildings already constructed IN
Golden Gate Park fer emergency. use
could be modified SO as to be suited for
semi-permanent occupation, but such
notifications should not interfere with
the construction OF the buildings for
single families as herein recommended.
PLANS AND ESTIMATES.
With q view to presenting dennite
data, as well as general recomne ada
tions. there have been prepared under
my directions by Captain w. w. Harts,
Corps of Engineers, plans and estimates
covering the types OF houses under con-
sideration. These separate houses are
Of four types. of which it may be said
Radke 4 Co.,
Formerly Of lis Sutter st. and 6b
Geary St, now running full blast at
1873 Devisadero ST., near Bush. Their
stock OF watches, diamonds, wedding &
rings and presents OF all kinds are In
valuable souvenirs saved from the