1.   Among the countries most often mentioned by administration officials as potential points of refuge for the Haitian leaders are Spain and France.

2.   American officials said there was mystified by the response of the Haitian military leaders.

3.   And the tension increased dramatically when the Haitian leaders learned that U.S. planes were in the air Sunday night and accused the negotiators of leading them on.

4.   As Haitian leaders and many other New Yorkers expressed revulsion, public officials from the mayor on down moved quickly to denounce the attack and promise swift justice.

5.   But his advisers say the final effort to persuade the Haitian leaders is intended to create the safest atmosphere possible for the American troops who would lead the landings.

6.   But if a broad amnesty is withheld, leaving him open to prosecution, that could force him into exile, diplomats and Haitian political leaders said.

7.   But White House officials said they believed that this would add to the credibility of the emissaries when they tell the Haitian leaders that Clinton means what he says.

8.   Diplomats and Haitian political leaders said they also fear failing to disarm paramilitary groups will lead to an erosion of support for the U.S. presence among ordinary Haitians.

9.   Defense Secretary William J. Perry opposed a recommendation that would set a deadline for an invasion if the Haitian military leaders do not leave, the officials said.

10.   Defense Secretary William Perry refused to say in an interview with CNN what offers, if any, had been made to the Haitian leaders.