St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-03-10


but Owen managed to equalize matters
later on. Showalter, on the other
hand, had a decided advantage, when
the game was stopped, and it looked
as though he would have won had the
contest been continued to the end
Hodges could not make any Roadway
against Leock, the game being even
all the way through. B. G. Baird and
Mills drew the only game finished and
there was not much to choose between
their positions at. any stage Han
ham and Lord only played a few
moves, as a mistake was made in call
ing this game, and great deal of
time was lost in rectifying it. Ryan
succeeded in getting a strong attack
on Guest, and with as clever play he
ought to have wen had the game been
finished. The game between Isaacson
and Mortimer was pretrily played,
each having an attack ready when
play ceased. J. w. Baird and r. W.
Richard were we'll matched and the
game was even throughout HappeI
gave up the exchange in his game with
Simons, and, having q decided adj
vantage in position, the former might
have won. Deviser had the best of the
upon as a sure winner before the game
was called.
AT THE LONDON END.
LONDON, March "a large num-
Der of chess amateurs assembled today
in the fair-sized Victoria hall, which
was tastefully decorated with white
and gold. 1t was the same hall in
which the famous international tour
nament in 1888 was played.
At exactly 3:45 p. m. Lasker, the ref
cree, drew for the move, and after the
names of the players were eXcanged,
it was the general opinion of all these
present that the teams were we'll
matched. The players sat down st
separate tables, being ropcd off from
the public, but along the middle of the
hall table with ten chess boards were
placed SO as to give the spectators a
chance to follow the progress of the
games. On these boards the moves
were made simultaneously with these
on the boards of the players. Here
where the spectators congregated the
moves were followed with the greatest
possible interest and eagerneSs. The
cable instruments were placed oppo-
Among those present were Lasker.
Gunsberg, Tinsley, .'echrnan and
Meiss. Attached to each player WIS a
teller, who recorded the moves.
Sir George Newnes, baronet, NJ. P,
the president of the British Chess
club, was present throughout the con-
test, and was greatly interested in the
play. The general opinion prevailed
here that the play on both sides was
very cautious on all boards Much dis
appointment, however, was evinced as
time passed, for it was seen that the
game could not possibly be fought out.
Secretary Byrnes said that all were
very we'll satisfied with the cabling ar
engagements, but they cannot see that
more time should have been given. The
experiment, however, was a good one,
and will certainly result in having an
immense influence for the promotion of
other international matches.
Lasker had the following to say to
an Associated Press reporter: THE
circumstances considered the expert
ment was highly satisfactory Playing
was very good on both sides, and the
result shows how little difference
there is really between the two teams.
1t was really a great encounter and
attracted worldwide interest The
British Chess club had gathered a
very strong team. Owen had come
specially from Liverpool and Mills
from Edinburgh, and as there Were
so many games left unfinished a.
draw was the best solution. If there
had been only one or two to adjudi-
cate the adjudication would have
been done satisfactorily to both sides,
but under the circumstances, the clubs
acted wisely to call the match a draw
At any rate this should be red letter
day in the history of the game"
1t was a rather dramatic scene when
play was stopped. Newnes had cabled
to New York Lasker's suggestion to
call the match a draw, and he sat
down beside the operator awaiting the
answer. Lasker. Gunsberg and the
leading members of the British Chess
club were in conversation with each
other. Fine passed and no reply.
NeWnes and the rest of the company
were nervoUsly watching the clock, as
the hall, being a licensed place. is
obliged to close at midnight on Satur-
Cay. AT 11:50 the manager of the han,
asked all 90 leave. The officers of the
British club requested to be allowed
to stay until the answer to their
query arrived. The manager, however,
replied that he must close the premises
and that the electric light would be
switched off at midnight. Newness
and the others showed the greatest
and uneaSiness as the hour
Lasker declared he would
have to leave in order to catch a train,
but he was persuaded to stop a few
minutes longer. Again the manager
appealed to the people to depart, and
then, as the hour struck r. the lights
went out, leaving the room in dark
ness, except for few gaslights under
the ceiling.
Well said Newnes, 50 we must
go it is not our fault, and he rose and
donned his overcoat. rs they were
leaving the room the instrument
clicked, and Newnes and the others
halted, and the operator read: Draw
accepted
Tell them" cried Newnes, we are
giving three hearty cheers for the Man
haitian and, lifting his hat he shout
ed 'Hurrah," and the company warm
ly responded. Then they left and
were led down the stairs in COMPARE
tive darkness by walters holding light
ed tapers. AS Newnas left the hall
one of the company asked him Wheth-
er he was satisfied, and he answered:
Yes, entirely satisfied. 1t has ieen
great