Norwich bulletin., 1910-04-19
SENATOR ALDRIcH WILL
 RETIRE IN 1911. Will Not Be . Candidate for Re-eiec- tion--Announcemen in Washington

Washington, April 1S--Senator AId- rich authorized the announcement to- night that he will not be a candidate for reelection to the senate and that ton of his present term on March 3, 1911. This announcement was made to a representative of the Associated Press who met the senator upon his return to Washington from Rhode Island, where he had been in consultation with his political associates
 "Woufd Be Glad to Have You Make
 That Statement"
 T have decided not to be a candi- date again." said the senator. Since something of my plans has leaked out already would be glad to have you make that statement I had not in tended to say anything for few days, as would have preferred to have ap- prised my friends in Washington of my plans personally but I suppose it is just gas well as it is-"
 HI Health Alone the Cause.
 Mir. Aldrich talked freely of his de- termination to retire. III health alone dictated his decision During his serv- ice in the civil war he had a long siege of typhoid fever and as result of that illness he has suffered period ically with intestinal trouble. These discomforts have manifested them selves when he has worked particu- larly hard and have caused him con-
 One week ago the senator went to New York where he consulted with his physicians. They were insistent that he rid himself of the more exactfng of his burdens, and devote a large share of his time to outdoor exercise.
 He could see no way to lead such a life if he accepted another term Of six years in the senate and therefore he decided to retire
 "A Republican Will Take My Place"
 After talking the situation over with members of his family the senator went to Rhode Island last Friday to make the necessary arrangements. He wanted to confer with his republican associates and to insure a republican being sent to the senate to succeed him.
 And there is no doubt of the re- suit, he said. .'The party leaders have canvassed the situation and there is no doubt that a republican will take my place. All of my associates in the state are just as confident as l am on that score"
 It, is well known that it has been the ambition of MT. Aldrich to crown his legislative career with thorough reform of the currency system of the government
 T would retire from congress with for the thought that I can continue with the national monetary commis- sion," said the senator with a display of feeling that he had not exhibited in connection with any other phase of his plans.
 "Some Folks Will Say | Was Forced
 Out"
 It is expected that tremendous pres sure will be exerted to induce him to change his mind, but that it will be without effect is certain His leader ship has been so bitterly attacked. es- pecially during and since the amend ment of the Payne -Aldrich tarin law, that in some quarters it will be charg- ed, it is advanced, that he has de- cided to leave the senate because of this opposition.
 Have you considered that phase of the question % he was asked MT. Ald- rich laughed. "Oh, of course, some folks will say that I was forced out" he said '.but I don't think anyone who tuaxys me will belieVe i1"