From the PREFATORY NOTE. THE World's Parliament of Religions, undertaken in the ardent desire of removing the prejudices that separate the various religions of mankind, to the end that the truth may be recognised and made known in the world, has found a surprising response in the hearts of the people* It has created a movement that will both increase and endure; and since it will be a powerful factor in future history that will work for peace and good-will throughout the earth, the Committee of the World's Religious Parliament Extension trust that the Sovereign Authorities of all countries, whether of government or of religion, will graciously give their favorable attention to its far-reaching significance. For the promotion of this great cause, the Secretary of the Religious Parliament Extension has been authorized to have articles, stating the most salient facts of the movement, printed in a suitable foim for presentation to the highest dignitaries both of church and of state; and feeling that it is a serious duty to be obeyed, as well as a high privilege to be enjoyed the undersigned has entered upon the work assigned to him, and ventures to submit the accompanying publication with the hope that it will prove fruitful of good results. With profound respect, Paul Carus, PhD, Secretary of the Religious Parliament Extension. Chicago, Illinois, January 1, 1896.

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