The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-03-10
At the London End.

London, March "a large number
of chess amateurs assembled today in
Victoria hall on the second floor of the
Criterion restaurant, which was taste
fully decorated with white and gold.
1t was the same hail in which the fam
GUS international tournament of 1888
was played.
At 3:45 p. m, Lasker, the referee, drew
FOR the move and after the names of
the players were exchanged, il was the
opinion Of all those present that the
teams were we'll matched. The players
sat down at separate tables, being
roped off from the public, but along
the middle of the hall a 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 those on tn boards of the players.
Here, where the spectators congregated
the moves We're followed with the
greatest possible interest and eagerness
The cable instruments Werd placed Op-
posite the players at the end of the
hail. Among those present We're Las
ker, Gunsberg. Tinsley, Teichmann
and Meie. Attached To each player was
a teller who recorded the moves.
Sir George Newnes. baronet. NJ. p.
the president of the British Chess club
was 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 disap-
pointment. however, was evinced as
time passed. for IL was seen that the
games could not possibly be fought out.
Secretary Byrne said all were very we'll
satisfied with the cabling arrangements
but they can now see that more time
should have been given. The expert
q. ,,g1
certainly result in having an immense
influence for the promotion OF other
international matches.
Lasker had the following 10 say to an
Associated Press reporter: The cir
cumstances considered. the experiment
was highly 81 tiSTacJo-y. Playing was
Very good on both sides and the result
shows how little difference there really
Is between the two teams. II was real
IL a great encounter and attracted
worldwide interest The British Chess
club had gathered 4 very strong team.
owen had come especially from Liver
pool and Mills from Edinburgh. and as
there were so many games Left unfin-
iShed, n draw was the best solution. IT
there had been only one or TWO to ad-
Indicate. the adjudication would have
been done satisfactorily L. both sides.
but under the circumstances. the club
acted wisely 70 call the match 4 draw.
At any rate this should be q red letter
Cay in the history Of the game.
II was rather = dramatic SccsTe when
play was stopped. Sir George NewneS
had cabled 10 New York Laskers SuC-
cestiun To call the match draw and
he sat down beside the operator await
ing the answer. LaskeT. GunSbere- and
the leading members OF the British
Chess club were in conversation with
each other. Time passed and no reply.
NewneS and the rest Cf the company
Was neryously watching the clock, as
the hall. being a licensed place. IS
81 lie 81 10 close at midnight o,f Satuy-
cay. At 1850 the manage OF the han
asked all To leave. The officers Of the
Fritish club requested 20 be allowed 70
stay until the answer 10 their query ar
rived. The manager. howe ~. replied
ke must close The premises and that tn
electric lights would be switched OF a
midnight. NewueS and the other
showed the greatest anxiety and I'M
e. siness as the hour approached. Las
her declared that he would have u
leave in order u catch train. but IL
was persuaded 70 stop a few minutes
longer. Again the manager Of The hal
. appealed 10 the people ia depart sI,s.
then as the hour struck y the lights
! Went out leaving the room in darkness
/ except for few gas lights under the
ceiling
Well" said Newnes. II We must 60