New-York tribune., 1913-06-27

Leveson-Gower fourth Duke of Suther'
land, died tonight.
The fourth Duke Of Sutherland, who
was born on July 90 1851. son OF the third
duke was. with the exception Of the EN-
peror of Russia. the largest landowner In
Europe. His Scottish estates embraced
nearly million and a half acres. He
owned 10000 acres I'm Staffordshire and
Shropshire and much landed property in
other counties.
He was Lord Lieutenant of Sutherland
and president of its Territorial Force AS
ISOLATION, honorary colonel of the stat
fordshire Yeomanry formerly a lieutenant
OF the I'd Life Guards, and from 1874 to
I1sS5 was a Member Of Parliament for one
Of the divisions of Stanordshire. He was
also Mayor Of Longton in 1895.
In 1884 he married Lady Milllcent Fanny
ST. Clair Erskine, daughter of the fourth
Earl OF Rosslyn. Two sons and one
daughter survive him. His eldest son,
hitherto known as the Marquis Of Staf-
ford. lieutenant in the Royal Scots
Greys. succeeds to the title. He was born
in 1855
The duke paid several visits 10 America.
having large landed interests I'm North
western Canada. Alberta and Saskatch-
evan. and on the occasion OF his last visit
here. I'm 1912. he was accompanied by the
duchess. Lady Rosemary Leveson-Gower,
his daughter. and Lord Alastair his sec
ond son. The duke was here earlier in the
L., Of
New York Yacht club. TO which he pre-
sented. in behalf Of the Royal Yacht
Squadron. the golden eagle that had
adorned the stern Of the yacht America.
that won the challenge cup at Cowes In
1<5l-the cup which has remained in this
country ever since. While on that visit
hc was the guest Of Colonel Robert NJ.
Thompson.
Several years ago tho duke made an
attempt to interest American capitalists
In n scheme 10 colonizc Western Canada
with English and American settlers. 1t
was his belief that for business and de-
fence the English speaking peoples should
got together lie was sure that America
did not wish TO rule Canada. He was
instrumental in securing a charter which
was granted for the British Canadian
Land settlement Corporation. Limited
with capital OF 100000. Besides his
colonization plan he had large private
farming interests I'm Canada. lie felt that
his colonization scheme should be favor
ably received In America because the IN
torestg OF Canada and the United States
were So closely allied
I'm Canada. however. the duke did not
receive so royal welcome. His plan
was looked upon by some OF the news
papers there as landiordism such as pre-
walls I'm the British Isles.
IN Great Britain the Duke OF Suther-
land was a prime mover 10 bring about
the best OF feeling between the British
and Americans II was al his London
home. Stafford House, that the inaugural
meeting Of the Anglo-American League
was held
Stafford House is one OF the finest In
England and IN II there is splendid col
lection of paintings Some Of the dukes
notable collection was sold when he closed
Trentrari m 1905. but many portraits by
the old English masters were retained.
nd there AFf moro llldll Nlli'F i'atlNA "a
pictures b" painters OF repute still in
the collection. II was said few
months ago that negotiations were In
progress for the sale at auction Of AT
least part Of this collection. Stafford
House was built for the second son OF
George III and for many years tho most
elaborate entertainments were given
there I'm the last few years the Duke
and Duchess OF Sutherland have not on
tertaincd as lav!shly as was once their
won't
The Duke % Sutherland assumed the
title upon the death Of his father in
1872 Tho family name Is Sutherland
Levcson- Cover The dukedom was
created In lS32 The Scottish earldom OF
Sutherland is said 10 have existed since
lo57. hut William. styled the first earl.
received the title about l?3p for his ser
vices in supprcsslug an insurrection.
The late duke was noted as a sports
man and was prominent yachtsman.
His yachts included the Catania and the
Lizette.