GENERAL
I
introductory
In dealing with the problem of the introduction of an international language, we are met on the threshold by two main questions:
1. The question of principle.
2. The question of practice.
By the question of principle is meant, Is it desirable to have a universal language? do we wish for one? in short, is there a demand?
The question of practice includes the inquiries, Is such a language possible? is it easy? would its introduction be fraught with prohibitive difficulties? and the like.