The Washington herald., 1912-04-21


the Bahai movement, who is acclaimed
by his followers to be inspired by the
Supreme Being. into Washington last
night was a weird and impressive cere-
mony. The prophet, as he is called by
his followers. attended the third ses-
sion of the Orient Occident Unity, held
at the Public Library last night. He
was lionized, woTshiped, and even the
hem of his garment was sought by men
and women in the audience that they
might touch 1t.
Bahia addressed the assembIage at
length. and his chief concern. although
he is the supposed guide light OF all
mankind, centered in the future Of Per-
siR, his native country. He appealed to
the members Of the unity to lend their
support in establishing friendly relations
with the Oriental country. and prophe-
sled a wonderful future for his native
land.
The address Of the aged philosopher.
relating only TO Persia, caused much
comment among his following who ex-
pected him TO talk to them of the af-
fairs of the world. to adjure them to
love their fellow-ulen. Instead, he seemed
10 ask them to love only PerTAns.
w. Men Need Cooperation.
One salient fact he pointed out was
can live alone, independent Of their
kind. men are not so constructed. it be-
ing necessary for them to cooperate
with their fellow-beings in order to make
a success of life.
The only reference BAHIA made to his
doctrine of universal religion was the
hope that universal peace might be real
lied. But here he departed and said that
he hoped to see America the first nation
to promulgate the action. He also COM
mended the Union for its interest in the
welfare of the Persian government,
BAHIA is accompanied on his trip to
this country by his interpreter, DIR.
Fareed; Mira Seid Asseid Ullah. and
two others He will stay in Washington
unit! next Sunday, and during his stay
here will make his home with Mrs Ar
thur Pesse Parsons, Of Eighteenth and r
Streets Northwest. Next Sunday he will
leave for Chicago, where he will address
a meeting in the Coliseum.
other speakers at the meeting last
night were Ali Kuli Khan, Minister from
Persia; Mira Schrab. treasurer of. the
society, and Prof. Hermann Schoenfeld.
OF George Washington University All
the speakers dwelt on the Importance of
unity between the peoples of the East
md West. Prof William n. Hoar oc-
cUpied the chair.
Progress Too Rapidly.
In an interview at the conclusion OF
his address, Abdul BAHIA was emphatic
in his denunciation of the men RESPONSE
BILE for the Titanic disaster. He declared
the people of to-day are inclined TO
progress too rapidly, and had modera-
ton been considered in the building OF
the huge vessel the disaster would have
been averted.
He. was very enthusiastic about his
visit in Washington.
Washington said BAHIA, 'is one Of
the most famous cities in the world. / /
am longing for the opportunity pay
tribute to the memory of George Wash
inEtoa,- who is one of the raEe-ssuIs
who left his footprints on the sands Of
time.
rs the Persian government in good |
condition now" he repeated when asked !
the status OF his native land. NO: !
things are in a chaotic state. The peo- |
pie there are in favor of a limited |
ment, but thus far there has been no |
provision made in this direction. l be- |
lieve that in time Persia will be one |
81 the foremost countries in the world |
While the prophet was sitting in a !
chair on the stage. conversing with re- !
porters, there was a concerted rush by /
the men and women in the audience to |
u.I
Those who failed to grasp his hand |
elapsed the hem of his garment and with |
utmost reverence raised il to their lips |
Many resolutions were adopted at the !
meeting. The Titanic disaster was de-
tailed in the first, and expressions of 1
Sympathy were extended to all the VIC
Tins and their families. Other resolu-
tons dealt with universal peace. CONNER
cial treaties between this country and |
Persia, parcels post between this country
and Persia, and re-establishing OF diplo-
matte relations between Persia, Japan,
and China. The resolutions were unani-
mously adopted.
New officers elected were: William H.
Hoar, president; Prof. H. Schoenfeld,
Hooper Harris. Howard NacNutt, Mrs. I
Fannie Fern Andrew, Mrs Agnes Par
sons. ana AIRS. Helen Goodall, vice prssi.
dents: Joseph Hannen, executive secre- y
tary; Arnauld Belmont, assistant secre-
tsry;; Mira Ahmad Sohab, treasurer:
+. III. Young, librarian, and Miss Mary
Little, assistant librarian.
Elght-inch tires with which a new
motor ladder truck Of the Indianapolis
fire department is equipped. are said to
be the largest pneumatic tires ever made.