In January 1897 , the Philippine Commission in Hong Kong sent a petition to M. Henry Hannoteaux , Minister of Foreign Affairs , enumerating 50 points concerning the Philippine grievance against Spain and calling for France 's assistance .
The revolutionaries of the Philippines sought France for support .
In January 1897 , the Philippine Commission in Hong Kong sent a petition to M. Henry Hannoteaux , Minister of Foreign Affairs , enumerating 50 points concerning the Philippines grievance against Spain and calling for France 's assistance .
The revolutionaries of the Philippines sought France for support .