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Butterfly Medium Collection

In 1906, the world witnessed a gathering of influential minds from various corners of the globe

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Julius Justh, President of the Lower House of Hungarian Parliament, 1906

Julius Justh, President of the Lower House of Hungarian Parliament, 1906. From Hignetts Butterfly Medium Cigarette - Modern Statesmen, 1906

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Whitelaw Reid (1837-1912), American politician and newspaper editor, 1906

Whitelaw Reid (1837-1912), American politician and newspaper editor, 1906
Whitelaw Reid (1837-1912), American politician and newspaper editor. From Hignetts Butterfly Medium Cigarette - Modern Statesmen, 1906

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Count Sergei Yulyevich Witte (1849-1915), Russian Prime Minister, 1906

Count Sergei Yulyevich Witte (1849-1915), Russian Prime Minister, 1906
Count Sergei Yulyevich Witte, Russian Prime Minister, during his trip to USA, 1905. Russias Minister of Finance from 1892-1903

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn (1838-1923) was a British Liberal statesman, writer an

John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn (1838-1923) was a British Liberal statesman, writer and newspaper editor. Morley was elected a Member of Parliament in 1883

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Sir Ernest Mason Satow (1843-1929), British scholar, diplomat and Japanologist, 1906

Sir Ernest Mason Satow (1843-1929), British scholar, diplomat and Japanologist, 1906
Sir Ernest Mason Satow (1843-1929), was a British scholar, diplomat and Japanologist. From Hignetts Butterfly Medium Cigarette - Modern Statesmen, 1906

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Hugh Oakeley Arnold-Forster (1855-1909), known as H. O. Arnold-Forster, was a British politician

Hugh Oakeley Arnold-Forster (1855-1909), known as H. O. Arnold-Forster, was a British politician and writer. He notably served as Secretary of State for War from 1903 to 1905

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: William St John Fremantle Brodrick, 1st Earl of Midleton (1856?1942), British Conservative Party pol

William St John Fremantle Brodrick, 1st Earl of Midleton (1856?1942), British Conservative Party pol
William St John Fremantle Brodrick, 1st Earl of Midleton, (1856?1942), known as St John Brodrick until 1907 and as The Viscount Midleton between 1907 and 1920

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Count Mensdorff (1861-1945), Austro-Hungarian diplomat, 1906

Count Mensdorff (1861-1945), Austro-Hungarian diplomat, 1906
Albert (Viktor Julius Joseph Michael) Count von Mensdorff-Pouilly-Dietrichstein (1861-1945), was an Austro-Hungarian diplomat serving as Ambassador to London at the outbreak of World War I

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Theophile Delcasse (1852-1923), French statesman, 1906

Theophile Delcasse (1852-1923), French statesman, 1906
Theophile Delcasse (1852-1923), French statesman. Delcasse was an expansionist and very anti-German. Kaiser Wilhelm called him The most dangerous man for Germany in France

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: John Redmond (1856?1918) Irish nationalist polititian, 1906

John Redmond (1856?1918) Irish nationalist polititian, 1906
John Edward Redmond (1856-1918) was an Irish nationalist politician, barrister, MP and leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party from 1900 to 1918

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Winston Churchill (1874-1965), British prime minister, 1906

Winston Churchill (1874-1965), British prime minister, 1906
Winston Churchill (1874-1965), British prime minister, famed for his wartime leadership, during World War II. From Hignetts Butterfly Medium Cigarette - Modern Statesmen, 1906

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914), British Liberal politician, 1906

Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914), British Liberal politician, 1906
Joseph Chamberlain, British Liberal politician, 1900. Chamberlain (1836-1914) served in the cabinet as President of the Board of Trade and later as Secretary of State for the Colonies

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Franz Kossuth (1841-1914 in Budapest ), Hungarian engineer and politician, 1906

Franz Kossuth (1841-1914 in Budapest ), Hungarian engineer and politician, 1906
Franz Kossuth (1841-1914 in Budapest ), Hungarian engineer and politician. From Hignetts Butterfly Medium Cigarette - Modern Statesmen, 1906

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Maurice Rouvier (1842-1911), French Prime Minister and statesman, 1906

Maurice Rouvier (1842-1911), French Prime Minister and statesman, 1906
Maurice Rouvier (1842-1911), French Prime Minister and statesman. Rouvier is known for his financial policies and his unpopular policies designed to avoid a rupture with Germany

Background imageButterfly Medium Collection: Count Hayashi Tadasu, (1850-1913), career diplomat and cabinet minister in Meiji period Japan, 1906

Count Hayashi Tadasu, (1850-1913), career diplomat and cabinet minister in Meiji period Japan, 1906
Count Hayashi Tadasu, (1850-1913), career diplomat and cabinet minister in Meiji period Japan. On December 2, 1905 Hayashi became the first Japanese ambassador to the Court of St


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In 1906, the world witnessed a gathering of influential minds from various corners of the globe. From Julius Justh, President of the Lower House of Hungarian Parliament, to Whitelaw Reid, an esteemed American politician and newspaper editor, these individuals shaped history with their ideas and actions. Count Sergei Yulyevich Witte, Russian Prime Minister at the time, brought his strategic vision to the table while John Morley, 1st Viscount Morley of Blackburn, contributed his profound wisdom as a British Liberal statesman. Sir Ernest Mason Satow added his expertise as a British scholar and diplomat specializing in Japanology. The assembly also included Hugh Oakeley Arnold-Forster and William St John Fremantle Brodrick – both prominent figures in British politics. Count Mensdorff represented Austro-Hungarian diplomacy alongside Theophile Delcasse's French statesmanship. John Redmond stood tall as an Irish nationalist politician during this significant year. And who could forget Winston Churchill? This future British prime minister already showcased his remarkable potential back then. Joseph Chamberlain's presence further enriched this gathering with his political acumen as a British Liberal politician. Together, these brilliant minds convened to discuss matters that would shape nations' destinies for years to come. Amidst this congregation of intellectual giants emerged what they called "butterfly medium. " Though its exact meaning remains elusive today, one can imagine it symbolizing transformation or delicate beauty amidst chaos – much like butterflies themselves. As we reflect on this historic meeting over a century ago and ponder upon its enigmatic reference to "butterfly medium, " we are reminded that even amidst great minds discussing weighty matters such as politics and diplomacy lies room for imagination and wonderment.