PRESIDENT MESIC STOPS BY 'CHARLIE' COFFEE SHOP IN DOWNTOWN ZAGREB

ZAGREB, Feb 22 (Hina) - Fulfilling his promise, Croatian President Stjepan Mesic stopped by 'Charlie' coffee house in downtown Zagreb on Tuesday morning. Numerous reporters used the occasion to ask Mesic about today's meeting with a delegation of the Croatian Judges' Association and the appointment of advisors. Mesic said the delegation of the Croatian Judges' Association had informed him about their status and their views regarding a bill on the reduction of judges' salaries. "It is difficult to say how much I can be of assistance regarding that matter, because democracy is a procedure... and this matter must be sent into procedure," Mesic said. Asked about the appointment of his advisors, Mesic said he, too, had heard about speculations and would make a decision on that matter soon. The most important thing is that the President's Office has started functioning, Mesic said, adding numerous activities were waiting for him. "There is a very interesting event which you will be very interested in tomorrow," Mesic said, refusing to reveal any details. "We will know more about it tomorrow or even this evening," he said, adding only he would meet somebody. (hina) mm rml