The Washington herald., 1908-06-01
HALTS CANNON'S CAR
Policeman Thought Auto
Tour Started Too Fast.
"YOU GITw SPEAKER SAYS
And "Git" the Policeman Does When
He Learns Identity OF Party Begin
ming Trip to IRdiana-Twelve-hu
dreG-nlile Journey Expected 10
Occupy About Five Days.

Only the timely recognition Of the gray
bearded face of Speaker Cannon and its
upturned cigar saved his automobile
party from arrest as it started yesterday
to make the trip from Washington to the
Speakers home in Danville. Ill.
Bicycle policeman No. 162 marked the
hasty passage Of The big touring car
down Pennsylvania avenue, and gave
chase. He had a lively sprint. for the
party had been late in getting together
after the late adjournment of Congress
last night
Hold up there shouted No. 1872, as he
drew up 20 the car going twenty-five
miles an hour.
"Gwanr came back the answer from
the chauffeur. proudly conscious Of the
prominence Of his passengers.
Grasping the side Of the car, No. 1e2
kept his place. and again demanded the
stopping OF the car. AS II slowed down
under the command OF the Speaker him
self. the policeman got his first look at
the occupants and he neariy fell from his
wheel
"YOu Git!" Said Speaker.
when seen II was Uncle Joe him
self I was plumb fuddled." he explained
yesterday afternoon. He just looked at
me and laughed and said. You git. now.
and I got"
Speaker Cannon likes the swift whirl
of the automobile, and almost daily rides
from the Capitol in some big touring
car owned by an automobile enthusiast
who is member of Congress With his
soft hat pulled low over his eyes, the
Speaker enjoys a ride which shaves the
speed limit a little better than anything
else ey cept a story.
His pmpanions on the trip are Sena-
tors II tenway. Of Indiana. and Warren.
Of Wye ing. Representative Lands. and
l. White iusbey. the Speakers secretary.
c. F. REQ en- and photographer accom-
panied the party. Two big cars were sup
piled for the trip. one 10 carry people and
the second supplies and baggage. After
spending last night al Gettysburg. they
will take a westward route and fol-
low as nearly as possible the old National
road through Wheeling, GAINESVILLE, Co
lumbus. Springfield. Ohio, Indianapolis
and Terre Haute. The trip will consume
five OF more days Representative Lands
VIII eulefldiu the party al MS nome, IN
Delphi The distance 20 be covered IS
about 100 miles
Speaker Likes the Lark.
Despite the fact that he had just gone
through hard session, Uncle Joe was as
happy as a clam at high tide when he
took bis place in the automobile He
wore a broad smile. as well as other
things, and was the gayest member Of the
party
The presence Of a photographer with the
Speakers party has given rise TO gossip
that some deep-laid political plot is back
Of this journey. The photographer in
question is well known as a specialist IN
making pictures of public men. Mr Can
non has with him two men who are 10 al
appearances tied hard and fast 10 4
rival Presidential boom. They are Sena-
tor Hemenway, Vice President Fairbanks
manager. and Representative Lands. one
OF Mr.. Fairbanks chief props.
Speaker Cannon will rest In DanvilIe
Tor a short time before going 10 Chicago
10 attend the Republican convention Can
non headquarters will be opened In Chi
cago this week