The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1893-09-12
RELIGIOUS CONGRESS-.
A Remarkable Procession Of Men
Of Many Paths
UNDER THE STANDARD OF PEACE,

UNDER THE STANDARD OF PEACE.
low and GENTLE, Protestant and Catholic,
Unite In Praise to the Givor of All
Good-Bound Together on the Platform
OF Charity, Humanity and Benevolenoe.
CHICAGO, Sept. IA professional in
which the religions of the world were rep
resented marked the opening OF the
Worlds fair parliament of religions at the
Art Institute. 1t was a professional that
had world Of meaning I'm it-oue that
would have been impossible not many
years ago. jew marched with Gentle, and
Catholic marched with Protestant. The
religious beliefs of India, of China and Of
Japan were represented, as well as those
of the English speaking nations. All at
tired in their priestly robes and wearing
the insignia of their Office they marched
in peace and fellowship TO the platform,
while the audience rose and cheered at the
sight. First came Cardinal Gibbons, es-
cortedshy President Bonncy. Then came
Mrs. Potter Palmer and Mrs Charles
Heurotin, representing the board Of lady
managers, and then came foreign church
dgnitaries.
Even more inspiring was the scene when
bhe vast audience arose and joined i'm sing
ing Praise God from whom all blessings
dOw," and later when Cardinal Gibbons
led those Of all nations and religions in re
citing he Lords Prayer. The regular pro-
ceedings of the parliament of religions
were opened auspiciously by an invocation
| by Cardinal Gibbons and addresses by
President c. c. Bonney, and religious
lights from various parts Of the world
There was not a vacant seat in the hall,
and the walls were fringed with people
standing up when Clarence EDDY took his
seat at the organ and played "A selection
preliminary to the procession with which
the proceedings were opened
President Bonney in his address of well
come said they should give thanLs for be-
ing able to take part in so grand a con-
gress, one that so fully exemplifed peace
and progress and which would have so
great an influence on the world.
Rev. John Henry Barrows, chairman Of
the common organization, then addressed
the congress He said that never before
had such a congress been undertaken, and
not long ago it would have been deemed
impossible to carry it to successful COM
pletion.
Archbishop Feehan followed, welcoming
the delegates on behalf of the Catholic
church. He said that the assembly was
one of the unique ones in the history of
the world. Learned men had come from
all countries to speak and to tell us of
! these things that were of great interest to
all-of God and his truth and justice, of
| his worship Of peace and Of mercy.
Cardinal Gibbons said, that though all
| did not agree on matters Of faith, there
! was one platform on which all were united
/ that was ciarity, humanity and benevo-
! lence. He said that he could not impress
too strongly on every one that each was
his brothers keeper. That was the theory
of humanity. If Christ had cried with
Cain, Gam l my brothers keeperY we
would be still walking in darkness.
Rev. Augusta j. Chaplin welcomed the
congress on behalf of the women. Presi-
dent Higinbotham followed, welcoming
the delegates to the exposition He said it
was a source of great satisfaction that the
new city in far part of the world should
be accorded the honor of three congresses.
They were the greatest honor Of the
/ Worlds fair year
Rev. Alexander Mckenzie said he stood
for the old settlers, the Puritans There
was one thing we could show the for
eigners that could be seen nowhere else in
the world, and that was a republic that
was in the process of making by Christian
2 forces, The parliament of religions, he
SAID, was really begun on Plymouth Rock
and had been growing in Importance ever
: since, until now every religion Of the eartl
was represented in the country.
The archbishop of Zante expressed hi
4 thanks for the invitation, which enabled
him to take part in the proceedings
which he thought would be productive o.
r much good. He prayed the Almighty, h.
said, for blessings on the country, and ol
= the great enterprise. The archbishop
g tributes to this country were greeted witt
enthusiastic applause.
II Protop Chunder Mazoombar, of India
f when introduced, said that that religion
was the grandest that Joined all religions
No speaker on the program was greete
N with such applause as Pung Quang W
secretary of the Chinese legation at Wasl
Is ington. In introducing him Mr.. Bonne
20 spoke of the treatment that some of hl
oountrymen had received in this country
Is but in spite of which the emperor of Chin
4 had sent a delegate in Christian spirit
- this congress Nearly half the people
Al the hall rose and cheered and waved the
3 handkerchiefs as the delegate advanced
u the front of the platform.
l. Prince WolhOusky, of Russia, followe
with tribute to the congress. He spoil
of Catholic prelate addressing the jew
ir and said it was magnificent scene TIL
could be seen only in this age,
Right Rev Reuchi Shibata Of Japa
TX rose while Dr. Barrows read paper
had prepared He spoke briefly on r
u lgion, of the good it had done, and I
IN turned thanks for the reception that hi
been accorded him.
'ss Then q Woguchi, also Of Japan, maC
ne a short response. He was a Buddhi.
and spoke for himself and three col
AZ panions
IN Count Abernstoff, Of Berlin said that
personally believed that the Protesta
Il Christianity was the only true religic
- but he could enter into the spirit OF t
congress.
ny Rev G. Bonet Maury, Of France, spo
tic of the benfits of religion and of the ext
ordinary character and benefits Of
We present congress.
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