The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-04-18
AUGUSTIN DE YTURBIDE.
The Romantic History of the Grand
son of an Emperor.
Modest Pretensions of MaximiIian's Adopted
Son-His Tribute to the Abilities of
President Diaz.
New York Times.

Prince Yturbide arrived in New York from
Europe on Sunday. In conversation with a
reporter he said, with smile, Eyes, l am
usually called Prince, especially abroad,
where have been during the Lasts six months.
l suppose that am the only living heir to
the Mexican throne, but l have no preten-
sions in that direction, and am quite content
to enjoy equal rights with other good citi-
zens of that growing republic. L am re-
publican at heart and believe in the prevail
ing ideas of this continent" The young
Prince is the grandson of Augustin de Ytur-
bide, once Emperor of Mexico, and of whom
many residents of that country still speak as
''the Liberator." The movement which
freed Mexico from Spanish control had the
elder Yturbide for one of its leaders, and it
resulted in placing him on the throne, where
he remained about one year. He was de-
posed by the turbulent people and banished
to Italy, but, desiring to see his country
again, he returned in the spring of 1924, was
arrested, and was publicly shot July 49, of
that year, on the charge of treason. Angel
Yturbide was the second son of the Emperor,
and it is his son who is now in this city.
The present Prince is not only the single
living descendant of the Emperor Yturbide,
but he is likewise the only political heir of
the Emperor Macmillan, who adopted him
as heir to the throne when he was two years
old. The wife of Angel Yturbide is still
living, and is now in New York with her
son. She is an American, and was the
daughter of a Captain Green of the United
States Army She has relatives now living
in Washington. The young Prince has been
thoroughly educated abroad, and also studied
for two and one-half years at the Mexican
Military Academy. He is we'll informed on
matters of general interest, but is exceedingly
modest. He stated yesterday that his visit
TO this country bad no public significance.
: He had been visiting relatives and friends
abroad, and was on his way to his home in
the City of Mexico. The period of his stay
in this country, he said, was not determined.
He expected to remain in New York only
few days, and then his mother and himself
will go to Washington. 1t is probable that
the young man will remain in the United
States from two to three months. When asked
what his plans were after his arrival home,
he answered that he had not fully made up
his mind whether he should Join the army OF
not. He is fond of the military and
thinks that he would like to be a SOL
der. On the subject of his inherited title he
said: Il do not expect to exercise any royal
authority in Mexico. Even should any of
the friends of our family undertake to getup
any movement to re-establsh the throne
ton. l think that large majority of the
people of Mexico are satisfied with Repub-
lican form of government and that form is
certainly better for them than any other"
"How do you regard your adoption by
Maximilian?"
"Well, that was merely an adoption for
political effect My parents were both living
then. Macmillan adopted both my cousin
and myself, probably because he thought it
would be popular thing to do. | lived with
the unfortunate Emperor only a year and
half, butsas | was only about three years old,
of course do no remember anything about
him. 1t seems as though | could remember
his face, however, just as l used to see it, but
that feeling may arise from my having seen
his picture SO often"
"Are you acquainted with General Diaz?"
81 knew him some years ago, and intend
to call on him during my stay in New York.
| have changed considerably m appearance
since l saw him last, and not know whether
he will remember me-"
"Do you think we'll of the ex-President?'
Eyes, indeed do. General Diaz is very in
telligent and very able man, and has done
great deal of good for Mexico. He deserves
much credit for starting that country on its
present prosperous career. He is, presume
the most popular man in Mexico He knows
the country and the people thoroughly and
he understands well what the present needs
are. He is a sagacious man, and is quite ca
pable of giving the Mexican republic Just the
kind of government that it needs. I under
stand that the object of General Diaz's visit
to this country is to bring about closer com
mercial relations between the United States
and Mexico and have faith in his ability
to accomplish his purpose, If his ideas pre-
vail not only his own country, but this Ma
ton will be satisfied with the result. The de-
velopment of the railroad system in Mexico
has helped that country to a great extent,
and exPresident Diaz is the instigator of
that system"