TBILISI PUTS OFF QUESTION OF FEDERALISM.

Although theGeorgian draft constitution is almost complete, Eduard Shevardnadzesaid that no decision would be made on internal territorial arrangementsuntil after settlements with Abkhazia and Ossetia, Russian radioreported August 22. The new document which still must be approvedby the country’s voters provides for an executive presidency,a state security council, a unicameral legislature, and Georgianas the single state language.

Kazakh Chrome Deal with Japan Draws Russian Ire.