The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-04-19
.ALDR|CH TO QUIT;
RUMOR CONF F|RMED
Rhode Island Senator Announces
Retirement at End OF
of Term.
I'LL HEALTH SOLE CAUSE
He Is Confident That His Place
Will Be Taken by
Republican.
ILL HEALTH SOLE CAUSE

| Washington, ID. c.. April ls.-Senator
the announcement to- night that he VIII
not be candidate for reelection TO
tile Senate. and that he VIII positively
retire at the expiration of his present
term on March g. 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.
Il have decided not to be candi-
date again" said the Senator. Since
something OF my plans has leaked out
already, | would be glad 10 have you
make that statement"
III Health Sole Cause.
Mr. Aldrich talked freely of his de-
Termination to retire. III health alone
dictated his decision. During his SER
vice in the Civil War he had Il long
sege of typhoid fever, and as a result
Of that Illness he has suffered periodi-
cally with intestinal trouble. The dis
comforts have manifested themselves
when he has worked particularly hard.
and have caused him considerable
worry
one week ago the Senator went 60
New York. where he consulted with
his physicians. They were insstent
that he rid himself of the moro exact
ing of his burdens and devote large
share OF his time to outdoor exercise
He could see no way to lead such 4
life if he accepted another term of six
| years in the Senate. therefore he de-
cided to retire
If-i tI,a it,ta Ton, way NUt Ii
/ members of the 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 the sending
/ OF a Republican 10 the Senate 10 sue
Ceed him.
And there is no doubt OF the re-
i.sult" he said. THE leaders have can
vassed the situation and there is no
doubt that Republican will take my
place. All of my party associates in
the State are lust as confident as am.
on that score.
His Ambition.
1t is we'll known fact that 1t has
been the ambition OF Mr. Aldrich 10
crown his legislative career with a
thorough reform of the currency sys-
tem of the government. II was With
moving spirit in the National None
tary Commission. lie has directed the
work of that commission since its in
ception and he expects to continue his
work along that line, although his re-
tirement next March probably Will de-
prive him OF the distinction of having
such currency legislation bear his
| name.
The foregoing facts were brought
out when Senator Aldricll was asked
what he intended 10 do To supplant
the present financial system with an
! up date law covering the whole
! subject.
II would retire from Congress- with
| the greatest reluctanceeif 1t We're not
for the thought that can continue
with the NATIONAL Monetary Commits
| sion,' said the Se.ator With a display
| OF feeling that he had not exhibited II
connection with any other phase OF hi.
| plans.
''As matter of fact, think prac,
tically the whole of the administra,
1 tion legislative program will &c
through during the present Congress
| most of II this session, except cur
rency legislation.
II believe that partisanship can b'
eliminated very largely from thi
question OF reforming the currency
/ system and that Us what I am counting
upon
4 work Will Go On.
ii VAS suggested that the Democrats
4 may carry the next House of Repre-
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