Show unwed mowed at t Wasi washington ington washington april ID 19 the graat situation excites lively interest here in diplomatic circles particularly whore where the possibilities of a general conflict in europe are always regarded regard ed as more or less imminent if any ol of the powers become engaged in war the situation was deeply considered secretary sherman in an interview stated that the united states would remain strictly neutral having very little commerce with either nation likely to lead to complications the scene of aar w ir was so far removed as to be of little should I 1 it t become necessary how hon ever t to 0 maintain main a fleet in the scene the mediterranean squadron is handy and well provided for no complications however are expected to arise |