Recognition of States — Effect of Non — Recognition of Israel by Egypt — Belligerent Rights of Egypt.

International Canals — Suez Canal — Convention of 1888 — Exercise of Belligerent Rights by Egypt.

Prize Law — Visit and Search — Conditions of — Position of Customs Officers — Contraband — Seizure of — Enemy Destination Possible though Not Established — Burden of Proof — Effect of Absence of Formal Declaration of War — Hostilities between Egypt and Israel in 1948 — Suez Canal Convention, 1888 — Effect on Belligerent Rights of Egypt.