The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-09-27
PARLIAMENT OF RELIGIONS.
Great Gathering Of the Worlds Dif-
ferent Faiths in Chicago.

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A cnique procession in which the relig-
ions Of the world were represented marked
the opening Of the Worlds Parliament OF Re-
Isions 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 we'll as those Of the English
speaking Nations. ALI. attired in their
priestly robes and wearing the insignia OF
their office. marched in fellowship to the
platform, while the audience rose and
cheered ut the sight.
The Rev. John Henry Bsrrows, Chairman
of the Committee on Organization. said that
never had such congress been undertaken,
and not long agoit would have been deemed
impossible to carry it to successful compile
ton.
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 we're united-that was
charity, humanity and benevolence.
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
oil religions.
No speaker on the programme was greeted
with such applause as was Pung Quang fu,
Secretary OF the Chinese Legation at Wash
| ington. In introducing him. Mr.. Bonney
smoke OF the treatment that some OF bis csun-
| trymen had received in this country, but In
spite of which the Emperor OF China had sent
q delegate in q Christian spirit to. this Con-
cress. Nearly half the people in the hall rose
and cheered and waved their handkerchiets
as the delegate advanced to the front OF the
| platform. -,
Prince yolhoysky, OF Russia, followed with
tribute to the Congresses. He spoke OF
Catholic prelats addressing the Jews, and
said it was magnificent scene tnat coutu w
seen only in this age.
The Rev. Reuchi Shlbata, OF Japan, ros
while Doctor Barrows read paper he hac
nr.nared. He spoke briefly of religion anc
Of the good it had done. Then q. Woguchi
also of japan, made O short response. Ht
was Buddhist, and spoke for himself ano
three companions.
The delegates separated into sections anc
departments on the second day OF tht
meeting, according to their respective, oresa'
we'll 6Iled with those interested in the doc
trines enunciated. A general union meetins In
also opened at 10 O'Clock in the Hall .;dCo o, 20
lumbus, with DR.. +. H. Niccols presiding
The llrst speaker of the day was Rabbi lssa'
N. Wise, who, taking as his subject the the int;
oIogy OF Judaism, gave an eloquent expos. posi-
tion OF the Jewish faith. Addresses %er'
also made by DR.. Alfred Monerel, OF Eng
land Hon Justice Ameer All, OF Calcutta cueua
who spoke upon the faith OF Islam and others ands
In other halls the proceedings were unae @
tho auspices of the Catholics, Con
gregationallsts, Uniyersalists T.. and a,ob hu5p de
Grams, and papers relating to ,cl,.o eacn as ~
nomination we're read and discussed
The addresses OF the delegates from i, lndI
were translated to the delegates, and Whll
strong in advocacy Of their own taHaI ha',svs, we,
In other creeds.