Passaic City record., 1893-09-16
PARLIAMENT OF RELIGIONS.
Great Gathering OF the Worlds Diff
ferent Faiths in Chicago.


A unique procession in which the relig-
ions Of the world were represented marked
the opening Of the Worlds Parliament of Re
ligions at the Art Institute, In Chicago.
Jew marched with Gentle. and Catholic
marched with Protestant. The religious be-
liefs of India. of China and of Japan were
represented, as well as those of the English
speaking Nations. ALL attired In their
priestly robes and wearing the insignia of
their Office, marched in fellowship to the
platform. while the audience rose and
cheered at the sight.
The Rev. John Henry Barrows, Chairman
of the Committee on Organization. said that
never had such congress been undertaken
and not long ago 1t would have been deemed
impossible TO carry it to successful compile
tfon.
Archbishop Feehan followed, welcoming
the delegates on behalf of the Catholic
Church. He said that the assembly was
unique in the history Of the world. Learned
men had come from all countries to speak
and to tell of those things that were of the
greatest interest TO all-of God, OF 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
charity, humanity and benevoience.
The Archbishop of Zante (Greek Church,
expressed his thanks for the invitation which
enabled him to take part In the proceedings,
which, he thought, would be productive Of
much good He prayed the Almighty, he
said, for blessings on the great enterprise.
Protop Chunder Mazoombar, of India, said
that that religion was grandest that joined
all religions.
No speaker on the programme was greeted
with such applause as was Pung Quang Yu,
Secretary of the Chinese Legation at WASH
ington. In introducing him. Mr.. Bonney
spoke of the treatment that some of his coun-
trymen had received in this country, but in
spite of which the Emperor OF China had sent
a delegate IN a Christian spirit to this Con-
greSs. Nearly half the people in the hall rose
and cheered and waved their handkerchiefs
as the delegate advanced to the front of the
platform.
Prince volhovsky. OF Russia. followed with
tribute to the Congresses. He spoke of a
Catholic prelete addressing the Jews, and
said it was magnificent scene that could be
seen only in this age.
The Rev. Reuchi Shibata, of Japan, rose
while Doctor Barrows read paper he had
prepared. He spoke briefly of religion and
OF the good it had done. Then z. WoguehI,
also of Japan, made short response. He
was Buddhist. and spoke for himself and
three companions
The delegates separated into sections and
departments on the second day Of the
meeting, according to their respective creeds
and faiths, and each of the various halls were
well filed with those interested In the doc
trines enunciated. A general union meeting
also opened at 10 o'clock in the Hall of Co
lumbus, with Dr. f. II. Niccols presiding
The first speaker of the day was Rabbi Isaac
n Wise who. taking as his subject the the
ologY OF Judaism, gave an eloquent exposi-
tion of the Jewish faith. Addresses were
also made by DIR. Alfred Monerei. of Eng
land Hon Justice Ameer Ali, of Calcutta.
who spoke upon the faith of Islam and others.
In other halls the proceedings were under
the auspices of the Catholics, Con-
gregationalists. Uniyersalists and Luth-
Grams, and papers relating to each de-
nomination were read and discussed
The addresses of the delegates from India
were translated to the delegates, and while
strong in advocacy of their own faith, were
carefully wordcd to avoid ofense to believers
IN other creeds.