11.   But council diplomats said the French raised questions about the timetable for reviewing the state of Iraqi compliance.

12.   But council diplomats were not optimistic Tuesday that China would accept the proposal.

13.   But council diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the discussions were moving slowly.

14.   But council diplomats admitted privately there was little that could be done for the moment because of the chaotic and fluid situation in Albania.

15.   But council diplomats said that apart from the Americans, there was little or no support for punitive actions against Cuba.

16.   But council diplomats said the Chinese were using terms which could indicate they were considering a veto.

17.   But council diplomats expected tough deliberations.

18.   But council diplomats said they were hopeful that China would either vote for the resolution or abstain.

19.   But council diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity, said China had raised objections to an expanded role as recommended by Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali.

20.   But council diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity, said China had threatened to veto the operation.