New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-02
CHESS HONORS ARE EVEN.
A DRAWN BATTLE BETWEEN REPRE-
SENTATIVES AND COMMONERS.
THE RESULT RECEIVED WITH CHEERS on BOTH
SIDES OF THE Neutrality-suspicious.
SAVED THE DAY FOR THE AMER
ICANS-AN UNFINISHED CS-


SAVED THE DAY FOR THE AMER
IcANs-AN UNFINISHED CcI-
sULrArIoN GAME.
Washington June 1.-The international chess
match between members Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives and the English House Of Commons to-
dav resulted in draw. each side having won two
games and being drawn. When the match
was concluded by Mr.. Shafroth winning his game
and tienG the score, hearty cheers were given on
each side OF the water for the President and the
Queen. The game yesterday resulted in a win by
Mr. Bodine for America, and game to the credit
of England, by Mr.. Plunkett Three games
remain be finished to-day. Among the inter
ested spectators were Sir Julian Pauncefote and
many attaches Of the diplomatic corps.
The games to-day resulted in the loss OF one by
Mr. Plowman and the drawing Of the game be-
tween Mr.. Handy and Mr.. Wilson. II then re-
NAMED for Mr.. Shafroth to the day for
America by winning his game. and the deepest in
terest was manifested in every move made. lie
started under the necessity Of making six moves
in thirteen minutes. but soon caught UP and had
time 20 play studiously When the announcement
OF the result of his game came the cheers Of the
spectators filled the room for several minutes.
The time made yesterday in transmitting mes
sages was surpassed to-day. when n message
sent from Washington over the lines of the West
ern Union Telegraph Company and the Anglo
American Gable Company. a move made in London
At o'clock the players and assistants were
present and discussing future news but did not
begin play. "A message from London conveyed
the Information that a vote was being taken In
the House Of Commons. At 2:1O O'Clock p. play
begun The greatest interest manifested
I'm the play at the fourth table. where it was
thought a few would indicate the result
70 he expected
After a time the crowd shifted Table No. ).
where there were only three pieces the board.
nd pa
draw predicted. \ message conveying the in
formation that Mr. Atherley-Jones had exceeded
the time limit two seconds, thus FORGETTING the
game answered with a message saying Go
ahead" A message from Wilson proposing draw
justified the predictions of the onlookers. AFTER
some deberation the proposition was accepted
The consultation game then started with the
rule that twenty moves should be made each hour
The next occurrence Of Importance was the
resignation of Mr.. Powman on his forty-sNth
move. Messages containing kindly expressions
were exchanged between Messrs. Plowman and
Atherley-Jones. This left the game two for Eng
land, for America one drawn and one un1n-
ished thus leaving to Mr. Shafroth the oppor-
tunity OF making the match tie by winning his
game SO interested did the spectators become
that it was repeatedly necessary to admonsh
them to refrain from crowding about the players
and making remarks about the games
CORDIAL MESSAGES EXCHANGED.
Mr. shafroth continued to play deliberately,
studying long before making a move. and consum-
ing his time almost 10 the limit. As the pieces
changed their locations and were one by one re-
moved from the board the game improved from an
American point Of view, and experts expressed the
opinion that Mr.. Shafroth would win. Toward the
close Of the game the following message was re
ceved
Hon. Richmond Pearson: The Ri Hon. A. J.
Balfour the leader of the House, is witnessing
es s IN the t S S0nes board YER EAro
Comment upon the fact that Mr. Balfour was, like
Mr. Shafroth. a bmetallst. drew forth ripple OF
laughter and induced the reply:
Mr. HeatOn: Mr.. Shafroth. of Colorado, is an ar
dent bmetallst. and is naturally inspired TO- even
greater exertions learning that the distinguished
iea'e' oi INC ii0O'' RICHMOND PEARSON
Mr. Parnen. after his ffty-eghth move. sent a
message Mr.. Shafroth. resignng the game, and
continued He renews congratulations on long |
fight. Better luck next time Hope We will renew
friendly struggle early date
There was an outburst of applause, and Mr.. Sha
froth was warmly congratulated upon tying the
score Of the match. He replied to Mr.. Parnelis
message as follows; Il wish TO express my compi-
rnents and the pleasure l have had in playing in
this ably defended game.
The next message
Announced the result draw. Three hearty
cheers were given for the President Of the United
States.
This was received with another storm of APP
plause and when the question arose as 10 what re-
spouse be made. three cheers for the Queen
Of England" proposed and given with will
The following response was sent 10 London:
Have announced result draw and the company
here have Just given three hearty cheers for Her
Ma estv he Queen.
Votes OF thanks were passed by both parties for
the services rendered referee by Baron Won
Hengelmuer. the Austrian Minister. Mr. Heaton
also received a vote OF thanks from the American
players for originating the match. and the hope
was expressed that il might become annual one
between the TWO houses. Ambassador Hay
quested personally 10 thank the gentlemen whom
ne had selected 10 represent the American PLAYERS
Another vote Of thanks was given to the Western
Union Telegraph Company and the Anglo American
Cable Company and their employees for the 'ac-
curaCy and unprecedented prOmptness displayed"
Mr. Handy had been substituted for Mr.. Pl0W-
man in the consultation game which in prog
while these messages were being transmitted
II not finished at o'clock. the hour for adj
journment. and remains unfinished. IL decided
10 place diagram Of the game in the hands OF
Baron Won Hengelmuller. and allow him make
decision 10 whether the game should be given
10 either side or be declared a draw.
THE SCORES
To-day's fun scores follow: