WHITNEY, WILLIAM COLLINS

politician; born Conway, Ma . graduated at Yale in 1863 and years later from the Harvard School. He began the practice of in New York City, and speedily Prominent at the bar. He served corporation counsel for the city of York in the proceedings against Tweed Ring (1875-82) and was Secretary of the Navy by President Cleveland in 1885. He managed Democratic campaign of 1892, and the reelection of Mr. Cleveland again tendered a cabinet position, he refused however in order to himself to his private interests. He Giriactive in the consolidation of the Metro of politan Street Railway system and wai Summer concerned in other large enterprises 1866; He was an enthusiastic turfman and dic Hitherto: much to elevate the sport. He ama ed Folks, a large fortune and his land holding: Yarns, were very extensive.