28
29
thousands, petitioned for protection, (stating that they
wished to return to work but
were in fear of
the
cargo-
coolies), and were, of
535
of the peace.
16.
On the mo
morning
of
the 28th ultimo the cargo.
bosts sailed back into the
harbour, and the men
returned to work, a number
course, immediately
informed that all necessary
of
protection would be afforded. Towards evening indications coming from various other quarters rendered it probable that the affair would end in a few days
without serious disturbance
of
them having been
photographed and thus
showing
a
disposition to
conform to the regulations During the next
17.
few days nothing of great
moment occurred, but as time went on, one
one as
aspect of