The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1893-09-13

CHICAGO, Sept. 11.--An event OF
worldwide historic interest, one never
before accomplished, took place in Chi
cago today. 1t was the assembling OF
the parliament of religions, gathering
of representatives Of all great beliefs OF
the world. The object is to show how
important are those thing upon which
all are agreed and how comparatively
unimportant are the differences of creed.
The result Of the parliament. it IS ex-
pected, will be TO emphasize what Is
fundamental and throw into the back
ground those differences which are ac-
cidental and superficial.
Ingress was impossible to the spacious
art palace on the lake front long before
the hour appointed for the beginning Of
the proceedings. No such immense
crowd had gathered before during all
the memorable series OF congresses since
the beginning of the worlds fair. Aside
from the size of the crowd it was even
more distinguished by its cosmopolitan
ism, which some Of the enthusiastic
participants declared had never been
exceeded, not merely since the beginning
Of the worlds fair. but from the be-
ginning Of the world itself. Brilliant
costumes Of the Orient mingled in
picturesque array with the apparel be-
tOkening the prominence of the wearers
in high religious councils Of Europe and
America and in the almost bewildering
throng it was almost impossible to par
ticularize individuals. Among those
present were Pung Kwang Yu, Con-
fucian, secretary Of the Chinese legation
at Washington; Hdarampala, northern
Buddhist, secretary Of the Maha-Bodhie
society of India; Nirchand r.. Gandhi,
secretary of the Jain association OF
India; DR.. Ernest Faber, Christian mis-
sienary to China. George 7. Candiin,
Christian missionary direct from Tient-
sin China; NZZO NOmura, japanese
Buddhist. Toxic: Prof. Minas TcheraZ.
Armenian church; HOriu Toxic. ShalSu
Soyen. ZitsueZen Ashitzu kijudo,
Machida and Ganouchgi Buddhist
priests from japan; Swami Vivekananda.
secretary of the Orthodox Brahminical
society Of India; HanOenara Nath
Chakravati. theosophist from India. and
many others, including the notables OF
the Roman catholic and Jewish con-
crosses, who were still in the city.
Just as the new liberty bell at the
worlds fair was tolling a hush fell on
the great audience and his eminence
Cardinal James Gibbons, in clear voice
and words OF touching simplicity, pro
nOuQCHU
Then followed addresses of welcome by
President c. G. Bonney Of the worlds
congress auxiliary Of the worlds fair,
the Rev. John Henry Barr0ws Of the
First presbyterian church Of Chicago,
the president of the parliament Of re-
ngions, the Rev. Augusta Chaplin, ID. D..
President HigginbOtham Of the worlds
fair. Responses by Cardinal Gibbons,
the Most Rev Archbishop Redwood,
New Zealand; Count AberstOrg, Berlin.
the Most Rev. DiOnysius Latus, the arch
bishop Of Zante. Greece: Carlo Nonber-
gen, Phi. D., Sweden; Prof. 6. n. Chak-
rava II. DahaTmopola and D. G. Moz-
zomdar Of India; the Hon. Pung Kwang
Yu OF China, Principal Grant Of Cam
ada, Mrs. Laura OrmistOn Chant, Dr.
T.. Hirsh, Bishop B. W. Arnet, Miss
Jeanne Serabji Khersedji La Ugraus Of
Bombay, Carl Vonbergen Of Sweden and
others.
1t was an inspiring spectacle that was
presented when the principal party OF
those who were to make addresses OF the
day, all attired in their priestly robes,
and wearing the insignia Of their Office
marched in peace and fellowship to the
platform, while the audience rose and
cheered at the sight. First came Cardl-
nal Gibbons, escorted by President
Bonny, then came Mrs. Potter Palmer
and Mrs. Charles Henroten representing
the worlds fair board Of lady managers,
and then following with their suites:
Archbishop Redwood Of New Zealand,
Archbishop Dionyslos Latas Of Zante,
Greece; the Rev. John Henry Barrows
of Chicago. Archb bishop Feehan Of Chi
cago, Count A. Bernstorff Of Berlin. DIR.
Carl Won Bergen of Sweden, Prof G. I.
Chanarar, II. D. Harmapala. and II. z.
MoosOndar Of india
Even more inspiring OF the scene when
the whole vast audience arose and Joined
In singing. Praise Cod Frorn Whom Ali
Blessings Flow" ana later when Car
dinal Gibbons led these Of all nations
and all religions in reciting the Lords
prayer. One Of the most notable OF the
many addresses was that of the Rev.
Augusta J. Chaplin welcoming the parlia-
ment in behalf Of the women. She said
the asSemblsge was among the grand
est and most significant ever assembled
on the face of the earth and not the
least Of its glories was its recognition
Of women. Tonight nearly all the dele
gates were present at a magnificent re-
eertion given in their honor at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. a. G. Bartlett, on
Prairie-aVp.