24. This was the seventh plebiscite on the Compact of F'ree Assodo!:ion. Tlw Mission found on the part of the electorate, evident weariness at being ~sked to give their views yet again and some indifference as to t.he outcome of the plebiscite. Most of those to whom the Mission spoke, including propom~nts nrHl opponents of the Compact, described the political campaign as lm•r Ju~y- 'l'IH! President of Palau told the Mission that one of his major prioritjes hod l1een to introduce an atmosphere of peace and calm in Palau. He '"ished to mnke certain that the Palauan people would be able to vote freely and to make up their own minds without intimidation or coercion. 25. The Mission encountered little evidence of active campaigniiiCJ by ei tlter r:ide. It saw only a few campaign posters and slogans. The most. commonJ.y seen poster was one published by the Palau Election Commission urging voters to ex er_ ciGe L!Jej r right to vote. The Mission paid particular attention to the quest-jon or nCCPSS to the media. According to the Vice-President and the members of the Senate, aJ.l sides had free access to the media. In practice, radio and teJ.evisio11 nppeare~ tu have been little used, except towards the end of the campaign, and then on.ly t.o a certain extent. 26. During the Mission's stay, the President of Palau held a munbet of pubJi<' meetings in several states at which he was reported to h;:we enconraqed vot-.er·s to support the Compact. He issued a public message to that_ effect addr~ssed Lo voters in Palau and overseas (see annex VII). 27. The President's message also referred to the fact that the uni[ierl lPade,·ship of Palau, consisting of the members of the Council of Chiefs, State Governors and Speakers, members of the Olbiil Era Kelulau, leaders of states' private 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a political event in Palau, specifically a plebiscite on the Compact of Free Association. The text mentions the political campaign, the role of the media, and the actions of the President of Palau. The focus is on the political process and the decision-making of the Palauan people, rather than any specific economic, social, or environmental issue.

**Category**
Politics, Government