Individual writers have also voiced pessimism over what they consider a general decline of the nation.

Ms. Quirk voiced pessimism that similar proposals would emerge anytime soon, despite considerable support in polls for change.

With so much opposition already in place, supporters of the convention, who remain a small and poorly financed bunch, have begun voicing deep pessimism about the chances of a yes vote come November.

American officials voiced pessimism this week about the chances for a diplomatic deal on North Korea's nuclear program.

Duquette continued to voice pessimism at the Mets' chances of making a strong push for Guerrero, the top free agent in this class, who remains unsigned a month before the start of spring training.

But he voiced pessimism about developments after 1890.

He voiced pessimism that future efforts to cope with the problem would be effective.

Government Viewed as Weak Although Mrs. Chamorro is usually spared direct criticism, Nicaraguans on all sides are voicing deep pessimism about her Government, calling it weak and without clear direction.

But cruise industry executives voiced pessimism over the city's ability to finance the projects and to get moving on them.

But Palestinian officials still voiced pessimism after the phone exchange, reporting that Mr. Barak remains resolutely opposed to their request for an international observer force in the West Bank and Gaza.