EXHIBIT 23.5
 
                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
 
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
dated January 21, 1997 (except with respect to the matter discussed in Note I,
as to which the date is June 17, 1997) included in or made a part of this
registration statement.
                                                 
                                              /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP 
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                                                   Arthur Andersen LLP
 
New York, New York
   
December 9, 1997