The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-03-11
From Sundays Second Edition.)
Cable Chehs Matcl,.


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From Sundays Second Edition.)
Cable Chess Match.
NEW YORK March 9-The cable chess
match between the Manhattan Chess Club,
OF this city, and the British Chess Club
resulted in a draw. Wnen play ceased at
$50, this evening, only one game was An
ished its result being a draw. and the
other games We're left In such a doubtful
state, when pay was stopped that q de-
Lasker was asked at London to adjudicate
upon the games he proposed that the match
remaining games could not be satisfactory
10 either club. The proposition was ac
es S ana the match was therefore drawn.
OF the country were present at the Man
haitian Chess Club throughout the day.
The arrangements were exceilently car
ried out ana the whole went of in the best
possible and agreeable manner. The only
game which was finished was that between
-. G.. Baird and Mills.
As regards the play so little progress was
made that little can be said. Lipschultz had
aged to equaliZe matters later on. Showal-
ter. on the other hand, had decided adj
vantage when the game was stopped, and
1T looked as though he would have won
had the contest been continued. Hodges
could not make any Roadway against Lo-
cock, the game being even ali the way
only game finished, and there was not much
to choose between their positions at any
few moves, as a mistake was made in call
ing this game, and great deal of time was
lost in reetifying it, Ryan succeeded IL in
as clever play he ought to have won had
the game been finished. The game between
lsaacson and Mortimer was prettily played,
each having attack ready when play
ceased. j. w. Baird and Teenchard were
well matched, the game being even through
game with Simonson and having a de-
cided advantage IN position, the former
the game against Hunter. and was looked
ON a sure winner before time was called.
LONDON, March "a large number of
cf a. AN, amateurs assembled to-day IN VIC
terion restaurant. which was tatefasly dec
Grated with white and gold 1t was the
al tournament in 1855 played. At ex-
actly as p. m. Lasker tbs referee, drew
players We're exchanged it was the gen
eral opinion of all those present that the
teams were well matched. The players sat
down at separate tables, being roped off
from the public, but along the middle of
the hall table with ten chess boards was
placed, so as to give the spectators a
chance TO follow the progress of the games.
On these boards the moves were made
si 81 t With those on H. the boards
congregated. the moves were followed with
the greatest possible interest and eagerness.
The cable instruments placed oppo-
site the players at the end of the hall.
Among those present were Lasker, Guns
DeTS, IlHSi6y, Iecnnan anu MelSS, AL
tached to each player was a teller, who
recorded the moves. these officials wearing
tri-colored rosettes. Sir George Nawnes,
Baronet. NJ. p, the president of the British
Chess Club, present throughout the
contest 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 disappointment, how
ever, was evinced as time passed for it
was seen that the games could not possibly
be. fought out. Secretary Byrne said that
arrangements, but they can now see that
more time should have been given. The
viii result in having an immense influence nee
for the promotion of international amateur
matches.
Lasker had the following to say to a
reporter: circumstances considered, the
experiment was highly satisfactory. Play
result shows how little difference there
really is between the, two teams. 1t was
really great so si, and attracted word
come specially from Liverpool and Mills
from Edinburgh, and as there were so many
games left unfinished draw was really
the best solution. If there had been only
would have been done satisfactorily to both
sides but under the circumstances the clubs
acted wisely to call the match draw. AT
any rate, this should be red letter day
in the history of the game
1t was rather dramatic scene when
play was stopped. Newnes had cabled to
New York iaskers 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 conversat ton
with each other. Time passed and no reply.
NewneS and the rest of the company We're
nervously watching the clock. as the hall,
being licensed place, is obliged TO close
at midnight on Saturday. At 1l:50, the
manager of the hall asked all to leave.
The officers of the British club requested
to be allowed to stay until the answer to
their query arrived. The manager, how
ever, replied that he must close the prem
switched off at midnight Newnes and
others showed the greatest anxiety and
uneasiness as the hour approached. Lasker
declared he would have to leave in order
TO catch train. but he was persuaded
to stop few minutes longer. Again the
manager appealed to the people to depart
and then as the clock struck IL the lights
went out leaving the room in darkness ex-
cept for few gas lights under the ceiling.
"Well, - said NewDes, IF we must go it IL
not our fault" and he rose and donned his
overcoat As they were leaving the room
the instrument clicked. NewneS and the
others halted and the operator read: Draw
accepted.
three hearty cheers for the Manhattan
and lifting his hat he shouted ''hurrah.
and the company warmly responded. Then
they left and were led down the stairs in
comparative darkness by walters holding
lighted taperS. AS Newnes left the Criter-
ion, of the company asked him whether
he was satisfied, and he answered: 'sYeS,
entirely satisfied. 1t has been great
The Taylor DefalcatiOn.
< PIERRE, $. D., March 9-The legislative
committee investigating the Taylor detail
cation made its report just before adjourn
ment. Proceedings were in secret, and the
report is made public for the first