Still, diplomats continue to negotiate, though talks may be complicated by the involvement of so many parties.

In particular most French diplomats continued to appoint their own secretaries until the end of the old regime.

But," the diplomat continued smoothly, "if we send him back, that'll keep the Chinese happy.

The guerrillas "are not being encouraged to think it is going to happen," the diplomat continued.

"Thaci has a reputation for being pretty tough," the diplomat continued.

But diplomats involved in the case continue to defend their actions.

The diplomat continued to plea for a warship through the summer.

"But," the diplomat continued, "they haven't disliked it enough to ditch the French."

American diplomats have continued to press the Turkish government for such a reconsideration.

Mr. Raimond said the negotiations to exchange the diplomats were continuing.