The Munsey (May 1907, Vol. 37, No. 2)

Munsey's Magazine, May 1907

"People Talked About in London" by B. Fletcher Robinson profiles prominent British figures of the era. The illustrated article surveys politicians including former Premier Arthur Balfour (a bachelor philosopher-politician), Winston Spencer Churchill (described as the most-talked-of man in England, known for self-promotion and martial background), John Redmond (Irish party leader), and Keir Hardie (socialist leader and former miner). Premier Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman appears grieving and politically uncertain. The piece discusses Lord Rosebery's retreat from politics to pursue art and sport. Military figures featured include Lord Roberts, Admiral "Jacky" Fisher (navy innovator), Prince Louis of Battenberg, and Field-Marshal Evelyn Wood. Literary personalities include Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Sherlock Holmes creator), George Bernard Shaw, H.G. Wells, Hall Caine, and Rudyard Kipling. The article concludes with anecdotes illustrating these figures' personalities and social habits. Robinson's footnote notes this was among his final pieces before his death.