51.   British minister William Waldegrave said he could not accept the compromise.

52.   But facing almost a certain U.S. veto, behind-the-scenes efforts were under way to persuade the Palestinians to accept a compromise.

53.   But on Tuesday, Ramadani said his party could not accept that compromise.

54.   But Roy Anthony, the coordinator of the Southern California school marching bands, says it is unlikely they will accept a compromise and are considering legal action.

55.   Despite considerable hostility, he persuaded his party to accept the compromise and form the Cabinet in hopes the IRA would respond.

56.   He accepted a compromise to deploy the weapons on the Greek island of Crete.

57.   He predicted Washington would accept a compromise short of an outright ban to preserve council unity.

58.   Hebron Mayor Mustafa Natche said Monday he would urge Arafat not to accept a compromise that would leave Hebron under occupation.

59.   Hebron Mayor Mustafa Natche said he would urge Arafat not to accept a compromise that would leave Hebron under occupation.

60.   However Lantos said the Arab states were unwilling to accept reasonable compromise.