set the repêle on fire.
Suffice it to say there was little or no disturbance, beyond what was naturally to be expected, after the fire broke out, there was no quarrel between the coolies and the crew of the ship.
At Wong Kam theez (IV) No compulsion is used. The coolies are not compelled to embark. The contracts are explained to the intending emigrants after they have signed them in the presence of the Emigration Officer and the Registrar General who understand Chinese.