I would have every room in every house visited by properly appointed officers.

I would have every detail as to size of room, number of persons and children, rent paid, etc., etc.; I would have its conditions and fitness for human habitation inquired into and reported upon.
I would miss no house, I would excuse none.

A standard should be set as to the condition and position of every house, and the number it might be allowed to accommodate.

This would bring many dark things into the light of day, and I am afraid the reputation of many respectable people would suffer, and their pockets too, although they tell us that they "have but a life-interest" in the pestiferous places.

But if we drive people out of these places, where will they go?
Well, out they must go! and it is certain that there is at present no place for them! Places must be prepared for them, and local authorities must prepare them.