There was a similar situation in L.A. and it ended up in a kind of mini-war among buildings. We're bound by our agreement with the Gift Center not to promote a competing building. As long as it was furniture, I thought it was in the interest of our buyers to cooperate with the SF Mart. But now they're trying to get tenants from the Gift Center.

The board will have a telephone hook-up of its 15 members either tomorrow or Monday to discuss whether it retains confidence in the Minister.

Special treatment for special groups brings difficulties.