71.   They want an independent country, not a distinct society, and in their concession speeches Monday they promised that a new independence referendum is around the corner.

72.   They believe a referendum is likely.

73.   Though a referendum would be certain to pass, it would not guarantee that the international community would agree that Kosovo should become an independent state.

74.   To insure that the new referendum would be fair, Owen ordered that it be run by the American Arbitration Association.

75.   Under the compromise, the referendum was not to be binding but its results would have served as a guideline for a constitutional assembly under the chairmanship of Lukashenko.

76.   Unfortunately, the referendum Vallone desires is unlikely to enhance public discourse.

77.   Under the Levesque plan, a second referendum was to occur if Quebecers assented to the sovereignty negotiations.

78.   Under the compromise, the referendum is to conclude Sunday but the results will not be binding, and Parliament is to end its bid to impeach Lukashenko.

79.   Opposition politicians say the referendum is unconstitutional.

80.   Palestine Authority President Yasser Arafat has criticized Peres, complaining that the referendum was not part of the Oslo agreement.