The landlords must receive justice and fairplay, and, if these blessings are not forthcoming through the Chinese Courts, then it is imperative for other authorities within the International Settlement to interfere on his behalf without delay. The situation must be remedied for, in order fo be able to pay his land taxes, his water charges, his fire insurance premiums, the landlord must be given a favour able chance of enforcing payment of his legitimate rents.
Although the Police are unable to assist in civil disputes between landlord and tenant, it must be borne in mind that a state of emergency exists and, therefore, emergency measures are needed and would be justified in protecting the interests of" proper owners, As Police protection has been made available for the transit of foodstuffs, why should not a similar service be extended to landlords in order that they may cope with evasive and recalcitrant tenants?
Unless immediate steps are taken by the authorities to alleviate the plight of the landlord, the ultimate collapse of the economic structure of Shanghai evitable.
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