The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-19

WILL OCCUPY HIS TINE.
Some men tell me I will find myself
very lonesome out of the Senate" said
Senator Hale to a friend here in dis
cussing this subject. They do not know
me. I have many resources for occupy
ing myself. There are a half dozen
things I would like time to do-things I
would enjoy doing.
"Then why should remain here and
fight for the interests of my State and
my party when activities OF that charac-
ter bring so much censure?'
At the time the Senator spoke these
words he did not indicate that he would
let go. He added that it was difficult TO
disregard the urgent requests of friends,
who had stood valiantly by him for thir-
ty years. and indicated he would not.
The decision Of Senator Aldrich. with
whom Senator Hale has been closely as
ISOLATED in public life. undoubtedly had
great weight with him. Senator Aldrich' S
decision has been known here for some
time before anything appeared in the
newspapers. He told a few friends be-
fore he left for Providence last wek
that he would not serve another term
1t was his intention. however. to post
pone the formal announcement until last
night
AIdrich and Hale Together.
Some months ago Senator Aldrich said
that II he retired Senator Hale would do
likewise They had discussed the situa-
ton together, and President Taft has not
been unaware OF their ettltude The two
men have been severely criticised from
within and without the Republican party
on similar lines. Their names have been
linked in much of the insurgent propa-
ganda Of the last twelve monthsf Both
have shown less interest than usual this
session IN the business Of the Senate.
and have been absent considerably be-
cause Of illness. An old throat ailment
has given Senator Hale considerable
trouble
Until a few days ago, however, Senator
Hale had been actively conducting his
campaign for reelection. Only recently
ex-Goy John F, HIN, of Augusta, Ne,
chairman OF tho Republican National
Committee. was IN town for a conference
over the situation. He reported that there
was little doubt Of Senator Hale's re-
election. provided the next Maine legis-
iature was Republican. At the same
time he told OF a fierce factional fight
within the party and OF danger that It
would lose the Republicans many seats
In the legislature.
Maine Republican Here.
Senator Hale also conferred here a few
days ago with Col. F. II. Parkhurst. of
Bangor, an influential Republican OF
eastern Maine, and plans were outlined
for continuing the campaign in Hhat sec
tion Of the State. There were indications
that the opposition had been checked.
Yesterday. however. after contemplating
the action OF Senator Aldrich. Senator
Hale wrote a letter to Byron Boyd. of
Augusta. chairman Of the Republican
State committee, announcing his with
drawal That letter Is expected to reacn
Mr.. Boyd this afternoon.
The Senator's opponent for the seat
has been former State Judge Frederick
A. Powers, of Houlton. a brother Of the
late Representative Llewellyn Powers. OF
the Fourth Maine district MIR. Powers
IS identified with the insurgent faction
in Maine politics. His aspirations 70 the
Senate, Il Is understood, will not remain
uncontested because Of Senator Hale's
retirement. There is reason for believing
that another prominent candidate Will
promptly enter the race I'm the person of
ex-Gov William T. Cobb, OF Rockland.
who will probably be supported by the
regular Republicans.
Last of Great Delegation.
The retirement OF Senator Hale will
mark the disappearance from public life
OF practically the last Of the great dele
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