’FRISCO DISASTER.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1733, 26 April 1906, Page 2

’FRISCO DISASTER.

ANOTHER SHOCK.

By telegraph, Pros* Aas’n, Copyright New York, April 24. Another sharp shock occurred at San Francisco last evening, and also at Oregon. It (lid no harm. The San Francisco insurance authorities estimate the loss at sixty million pounds sterling, covered by insurance of thirty-five millions. At President Itoosovolt’s request General Woodford explained at a New York banquet that British and other foreign offers of assistance had been declined because the President wished to show the world that Americans were able to rise to the occasion and take care of their own people. Adelaide, April 25.

A meeting at the Town Hall expressed sympathy with the American nation. A relief fund was not inaugurated, the Mayor, announcing that President Roosevelt had replied to an inquiry that outside help was not required, “ but your offer of help is none the less appreciated,”

Auckland, last night. An adjourned mooting of ladies in connection with tho San Francisco relief fund to-day was sparsely attended. Street collections were made yesterday, but only £§ was contributed. It has been decided to defer further action till it is ascertained whether help from New Zealand is required.

Wellington, last night. Amongst others with whom the Premier communicated with in San Francisco w 7 as Mr John D. Spreckels, and from him Mr Seddon has received the first direct reply from the city itself. Mr Spreckels’ answer is as follows : “ Seddon, Premier, Wellington The loss is enormous, but not irreparable. Relief work is effective. The people are hopeful. The thanks of city to New Zealand. Send to the Finance Committee United States Sub-Treasury, San Francisco. J. D. Spreckels.'’ Tho message is dated April 24th, and the Premier states it is a satisfactory answer to any doubts expressed as to the need of financial assistance, and should be taken as a guide by Mayors and those receiving contributions as to where the money should be sent.

ONE THOUSAND DEATHS. By telegraph, Press Ans’n, Copyright Reoeived 11.37 p.m , April 25. New York, April 25. Tbe ooroeer at Sin Franoieco estimates the deaths at about one thousand.

THE RELIEF FUND. LONGEST CABLE BENT FROM NEW ZEALAND. '(Per Press Association.) Wellington, last night. A fairly large crowd gathered at the Post Office square to-day to see the start of the procession to Basin Reserve, organised in connection with tbe Saa Frenoisoo relief fund. The prooe6s'on was made up of men from the warship Pegasus, permanent artillery, sohool cadet?, and fire brigade (560 in all). There were no volunteers or members of friendly societies, At tbe Basin Reserve speeches were made by the Mayor and Mr Seddon, bespeaking the people’s obarity for the suffering ih San Fraccisoo, Mr Seddon said be had no doubt tbe oolony would heartily respond to the call for help. It was surprising how many people frem New Zea'and lived in California. The cablegram asking for news concerning them was the longest ever Bent from New Zealand. It contained 1800 words, and cost £136. The oablegram reoeived from Mr Spreckels that day Bhowed to whom fioanoial assistance should be sent, and should be a guide to mayors in other places. President Roosevelt had not refused New Zealand's offer, and if ha did not reply by to night he would send tbe money to the Finance Committee at San Franc’seo. This was a time for aotion, not for words. During tbe afternoon ladies armed with collection boxes collected £65. This briDgs the Welliugton fund to £249.