January 24, 1925
Archduke Leopold Salvator decided today to leave Austria, after receiving word from the Austrian government that "his presence was undesirable." The archduke arrived in Vienna several days ago after receiving a one month's permit to stay in the country, according to the New York Times.
Austrian authorities "were warned by various labor organizations" that Leopold Salvator's presence "would inevitably precipitate trouble as he had never renounced his right to the throne." Thus, the Austrian government reckoned that the archduke's visit was illegal.
On the same day that the Archduke was expelled, his son, Leopold, known as Leopold Habsburg, was sentenced to a fine of $1.50 or twenty-four hours in jail "for speeding." Herr Habsburg renounced his rights to the throne, and is a resident of Austria. He is a merchant. He was riding his motorcycle when he "bumped into another cyclist."
It appears that the Habsburgs are receiving better treatment in Hungary. According to a Budapest report, Archduke Max, brother of the late former Emperor Karl, is in the Hungarian capital "negotiating with Legitimists" regarding the claim of Karl's eldest son, Archduke Otto. Max, a priest, has been accorded a police guard.
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