The Great Galveston Disaster: Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times Including Vivid Descriptions of the Hurricane and Terrible Rush of Waters; Immense Destruction of Dwellings, Business Houses, Churches, and Loss of Thousands of Human Lives; Thrilling Tales of Heroic Deeds; Panic-Stricken Multitudes and Heart-Rending Scenes of Agony; Frantic Efforts to Escape a Horrible Fate; Separation of Loved Ones, etc., etc.; Narrow Escapes from the Jaws of De — John Stuart Mill — John Shaqi
The Great Galveston Disaster: Containing a Full and Thrilling Account of the Most Appalling Calamity of Modern Times Including Vivid Descriptions of the Hurricane and Terrible Rush of Waters; Immense Destruction of Dwellings, Business Houses, Churches, and Loss of Thousands of Human Lives; Thrilling Tales of Heroic Deeds; Panic-Stricken Multitudes and Heart-Rending Scenes of Agony; Frantic Efforts to Escape a Horrible Fate; Separation of Loved Ones, etc., etc.; Narrow Escapes from the Jaws of De
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“It is in such cases as this Galveston disaster that the barbarity in
some men is seen. I have seen enough in the last two days to convince me
that a large element of civilized mankind are veneered savages. My
policy would be to take nobody into Galveston except such persons as are
absolutely needed to administer to the distressed. Thousands of
residents of Galveston ought to be brought out of there as fast as boats
can bring them to the mainland, and establish them in charity or
detention camps on high ground, where they can get pure air and water
and receive attention which cannot be given to them on the island.
“I hope Governor Sayres will find authority to enforce some such policy.
This relief work is going to be an all-winter task. Persons who have
lost homes and places of business must be taken charge of until they can
properly take care of themselves.”
THE FINANCIAL OUTCOME.
The effect that Galveston’s disaster may have upon the financial
obligations of that city was an interesting topic among local
financiers. Whether the bonds will be paid when due or whether interest
default will result when coupons are presented is a mooted question in
certain circles. J. B. Adone, banker, of Dallas, and former member of
the old banking firm of Flippin, Adone & Lobit, of Galveston, said
concerning these points:
“Galveston’s bond and interest obligations will be promptly met, I feel
sure. If left to their own resources in the face of the present
calamity, the people of Galveston and their public officials would be
probably temporarily embarrassed, but there will be no repudiation or
defalcation. The people of Texas will respond to the needs of Galveston
in her present terrible affliction, and out of the moneys contributed
the city’s financial credit will be protected if this course should be
found necessary.”
Pursuant to the proclamation of Mayor Brashear, issued Sunday night, a
citizens’ meeting was held in the city council chamber at Houston and an
organization effected for the relief of the victims of the storm. The
following telegram was received by the Mayor from Governor Sayres:
“Austin, Texas, Sept. 10.—I have taken the liberty of directing that all
supplies of food and clothing for Galveston be shipped to you. Will you
undertake to forward them when received to Galveston for distribution?
Answer quick.
“JOSEPH D. SAYRES, Governor.”
Mayor Brashear immediately replied that all supplies would be
distributed where mostly needed. A telegram from Areola was received,
and there were twenty-five persons there, mostly women and children, in
urgent need of relief.
TENTS AND RATIONS SENT.