Omaha daily bee., 1897-06-02
SHAFRoTH SAVES THE DAY FOR AMERICA
Parnell, His Opponent, Gives Up After tho
Fifty-Eighth Move
EAT INTEREST TAKEN IN tn: MATCH
Falfour, Liberal Leader, Watches the
Play and Expresses Appreciation.
EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE RESULT
At the Close Britishcrs Give Three
Cheers for President of United,
States and Americans App
plnud the Queen.

plnud the Queen.
WASHINGTON. June THE international
chess match between members of the house
or representatives and the English house of
commons today resulted in draw; each side
having won and lost two games, and one be-
ing draw When the match was con-
cluded by Mr.. Shafroth winning his game and
tying the score, hearty cheers were given
on each side of the water for the president
and her majesty the queen
The games yesterday resulting in n winning
by Mr.. Bodine for America and a game TO
the credit of England won by Mr.. Plunkett
three games renamed to be finished TODAY.
The games resulted in the less of one by
Mr.. Plowman and the drawing of the game
between Mr.. Handy and Mr.. Wilson. II
then remained for Mr.. Shafroth to save the
day for America by winning his game and
the deepest interest was manifested in every
move made. He started under the necessity
of making six moves in thirteen minutes.
but soon caught up ard had time to play
studiously. When the announcement of the
result of his game came the cheers of spec
tators filled the room for several minutes
Inc time made yesterday in transmitting
messages in regard to plays was surpassed
today when message was sent to Washing
ton over the lines of the Western Union
Telegraph company and the American CaDlt,
company of move made in London and the
answer sent back in forty seconds.
AT 2:lO p. m. play was begun. The great
est interest was manifested in the play OF
the fourth table. where it was thought few
moves would indicate the result to be ex-
pected.
After time the crowd shifted to NoA5,
where there were but three pieces on the
board-white king and pawn and black king
and draw was predicted. A message
conveying the information that Atherley
Jones had exceeded the time limit two
seconds. thus forfeiting the game, was
answered with message saying "go ahead
RESULTS IN A DRAW.
A message from Wilson proposing draw
justified the predictions of the on-lookers.
After some deliberaton the proposition was
accepted The consolation game was then
started with the rule that thirty moves
should be made per hour
The next move OF Importance was the res
ignation of Mr.. Plowman in The forty-siXth
move. This left to Mr.. Shafroth the oppor-
tunity of making the match tie by win
ming his game. SO interested did the in-
spectors become that it was necessary to
admonish them from crowdng about the
players and making remarks referring to
the games.
ately studying long before making a move
and consuming his time. almost to the limit.
AS the pieces changed their locations and
were one by one removed from the board the
game improved from an American point oil
view, and experts expressed the opinion that
Mr.. Shafroth would win. Toward the close
of the game the following message was re-
ceived:
"Hon. Richard Pearson: The Right Hon.
A. ]. Balfour is now witnessing the game at
10 ar1 and tr into tod in 10
contest. HENNIKER HEATON."t
Commenting on the fact that Mr.. Balfour.
like Mr. Shafroth, was a bimetallist, drew
forth a ripple of laughter and induced the
reply:
''Mr Heath: Mr.. shafroth of Colorado is
an ardent bimetallist and is naturally in
spired to even greater exertions, learning
that the distinguished leader OF the House
lis present. RICHMOND PEARSON"
Mr.. Parnell, after his fifty-eighth move.
sent a message to Mr.. Shafroth resigning
the game and continued: He renews con-
gratulations on long fight. Better luck the
next time. Hope we will renew friendly
struggle at an early date"
CONGRATULATIONS FOR SHAFFRoTH.
There was an outburst of applause and
Mr.. Shafroth was warmly congratulated upon
tying the score of the match. He replied
to Mr.. Parnells message as follows: 81 wish
to express my compliments and the pleasure
L have had in playing this ably defended
game"
The next message was: Announced the
result as draw. Three hearty cheers were
given for the president Of the United States"
This was received with another storm of
applause, and when the question arose as to
what response should be made, Three cheers
for the queen of England" was proposed
and they were given with a will.
The following response was sent TO Lon
don: Have announced result a draw and
the company here have Just given three
hearty cheers for her majesty, the queen"
Votes OF thanks were passed by both par
ties for the services rendered as referee by
Baron lHengelmuller, the Austrian minister.
Mr.. Heaton also received vote OF thanks
from the American players for originating
the event. and the hope expressed that
1t mi ght become an annual one between the
two houses.
Ambassador Hay was requested to persons
ally thank the gentlemen whom he had se-
lected to represent the American players.
Another vote OF thanks was that given the
Western Union Telegraph company and the
Anglo American company "for accuracy and
unprecedented promptness displayed"
Mr. Handy had been substituted for Mr.
Plowman in the consolation game which was
progressing while the messages were being
transmitted. 1t was not concluded at
O'Clock, the hour for adjournment and re-
mains unfinished. II was decided to place a
diagram OF the board in the hands of Baron
Hengeimuller and allow him TO make a de-
eision as to whether the game should be
given to either side or declared a draw.
WITH THE BRITISH PLAYERS.
LONDON, June 1. The scene tonight in
room No. IL of the house of commons, where
the British team played, was a repetition in
the main OF that of the previous night The
chief difference was In the increasing ex-
citement at the approaching termination OF
the contest But the anxiety was more felt
than seen and not an echo OF 1t was allowed
to reach the players themselves
There were whispered comments that Mr..
Jones was so terribly slow in his moves that
he was obliged to hasten unduly his final
plays. that Mr.. Wilson was playing a good
steady game and that in the end everything
might turn on Mr.. Parnell. But no hint OF
this was allowed TO get to them. Mr.. Jones.
as the end drew near, showed his excite
ment. Mr. Wilson kept himself well under
control. but Mr.. Parnell wore look OF con-
eentrated anxiety, again strikingly recalling
his famous brother In fateful moments.
There was a ceaseless coming and going
OF members OF the house, many of them
taking the humblest parts in the proceedings