Show viewed at washington washington april 19 the gravo geart sit situation nation excites lively interest here in diplomatic circles particularly where the possibilities of a g general engral conflict in europe are always regarded is as more or less imminent if i any of the powers become enga engaged geol in war the situation was deeply considered secretary sherman in an air interview stated that the united states would remain strictly etly neutral having very little commerce with nith either cither nation likely to lead to complications the scene of war was sn an far removed as to be of little should it become necessary however to maintain a fleet iti in the scene the mediterranean squadron Is handy and well provided for no complications however are expected to arise |